A drink a day good for you

FOR those who like to relax with an occasional glass of wine, it’s good news – drinking in moderation may help you to live longer.

Researchers from Queens University in Belfast found that people who have one 175ml glass of wine a day are less likely to die early or develop cancer than both heavy drinkers and teetotallers.

But having a couple more than one can increase your chances of both by a fifth, they warned.

Evidence suggests low amounts of alcohol have a protective effect on the heart.