White middle-class children who are allowed to have alcohol at home are fuelling a 'drinking culture' in suburban secondary schools, a Government study shows. Teenagers are more likely to consume alcohol, and more likely to drink frequently, if they are white, non-religious and from a more affluent background, it says. They are more likely to have tasted alcohol in the home and then be drawn into underage drinking by friends at school. The study also found that girls are more likely to drink than boys. Youngsters who play sport or a musical instrument are also more likely to drink than those who do not - Daily Mail
Resveratrol, found in particularly high levels in grape skin, can directly inhibit the development of abnormal blood vessels both within and outside the eye. Researchers have found that a substance found in grapes and other fruits could protect blood vessels in the eye being damaged by old age. It is effective because the compound, known as resveratrol, stops the blood vessels from being damaged. The substance, which has been linked to anti-ageing and cancer protection in the past, is believed to work because it protects against abnormal angiogenesis - the formation of damaged or mutated blood vessels. This condition is linked to cancer, heart disease and eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration - Telegraph
England supporters will face alcohol restrictions in Bloemfontein ahead of Sunday's World Cup second round clash with Germany, but local authorities have stopped short of imposing a total booze ban. Reports of alcohol consumption on a Sunday being illegal in Bloemfontein, the judicial capital of South Africa, have proven to be incorrect. But while alcohol is permitted in restaurants and bars, supporters travelling to the city for the England-Germany fixture will not be allowed to purchase alcohol from shops or supermarkets in Bloemfontein on Sunday - The Telegraph