One Risk Of White Wine You've Never Heard Of, Research Reveals 

Many people believe wine is the "healthier" choice thanks to its antioxidant content, but a new study suggests that when it comes to cancer risk, neither red nor white wine gets a pass. And surprisingly, white wine may actually increase the risk of skin cancer, especially in women.

• Researchers from Brown University analyzed 42 studies with nearly 96,000 participants to compare the cancer risk of red versus white wine.
• They found no evidence that red wine reduces cancer risk, despite its resveratrol content.
• White wine consumption was linked to a 22% higher risk of skin cancer (which included basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma)—but red wine was not.
• Women who drank white wine had a 26% higher overall cancer risk.
• Researchers suspect ethanol (alcohol) metabolism and DNA damage play a key role in this increased risk.
• Heavy drinking is already a known carcinogen: In 2020, alcohol consumption was responsible for 740,000 cancer cases worldwide. To learn more, check out this article: Does Alcohol Cause Cancer?

We're certainly not here to tell you to avoid the occasional glass of wine, but it's important to be informed. This study reinforces that alcohol, regardless of type, raises cancer risk.

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On the mindbodygreen podcast, neuroscientist T.J. Power shows us how to work with our brain, not against it. In this episode, he unpacks the surprisingly simple (and surprisingly overlooked) ways to rebalance your brain chemistry. Here are the key takeaways: