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Is red wine really good for you?
Posted on 03/04/2008
J. Milton
Is red wine really good for you?
There is a definite feelgood factor for visitors to the University of Leicester on 26 April.
The University is putting on a number of events for the public with peoples health in mind.
Celebrate Leicester Day on Saturday April 26 from 10.30am-4pm is an opportunity for the public to get involved in the work of the University as well as have a free fun day out for all the family.
On the day, visitors can find out if red wine really is good for you. Dr Paul Jenkins, from the Department of Chemistry, will talk about its cancer prevention properties.
He said: "The incidence of cancer varies in different countries, which is thought to be connected with the diet of the people. Red wine contains a compound called resveratrol which comes from the grape skin and it has been shown to have cancer prevention properties. This talk explains how research into diet and cancer prevention can lead to potentially new cancer drugs."
Also on the day, Sports and Recreation staff will give your body a mini MOT! By completing a number of
non-invasive tests, staff can give you a check from the neck up - and down - and give you a progress report on your body to date.
Work at Leicester aimed at diagnosing important illnesses, such as cystic fibrosis
and cancer, purely by measuring the contents of a persons breath, is also presented.
There will also be demonstrations of the work of the diabetes and stroke networks; a chance to have a go at the laparoscopic simulator -and carry out keyhole surgery; an Interactive demonstration of how the
body works and an Interactive demonstration of the "Healthy Eating and Physical Activity"
programme for primary schools; Demonstrations of medical diagnostics - the role of enzymes; Eye movement and memory stations and an opportunity to find out about advances in this cutting edge field of medicine.
More info and full programme at: http://www2.le.ac.uk/institution/50-years/cld