I keep hearing that drinking red wine is good for my heart, but other studies show that alcohol consumption has been linked to health problems, what should I do?

You're in luck, the protective compounds in red wine, called proanthocyandins, are also present in grape juice. The proanthocyandins are responsible for the color of both red wine and grape juice. Studies have found that these compounds help keep the platelets in the blood from becoming activated and sticking to artery walls, which can contribute to heart disease. Wine has been shown to increase HDL, the bodies 'good' cholesterol, but aerobic exercise is also great at raising HDL, along with increasing overall cardiovascular health.