Equivalent to 30 minutes of exercise

A study at the University of Alberta, Canada, revealed that a glass of red wine to accompany dinner daily, equivalent to 30 minutes of exercise.

The researchers believe that this effect is caused by a substance called resveratrol, which is also known to benefit the circulatory system and can help prevent diseases such as Alzheimer's, according to other studies with the compound.

The report explains that this effect helps to prevent the effects of sedentary lifestyle, it prevents aging of the muscles and increases bone density, and improves blood circulation.

"Resveratrol is not a substitute for exercise, but it helps slow down the deterioration of the body until the person returns to work out," said editor in chief of the FASEB Journal, Gerald Weissmann, where the study was published.