Drinking like James Bond could be good for your health?

It's the season for a bit of Christmas cheer but that doesn't have to mean a few weeks of hangovers and shameful behaviour.

You could actually benefit from a moderate tipple because new research shows it can help you live longer and be 30 per cent more likely than a teetotaller to survive a heart attack. You can also expect to enjoy better general health, too. Sensible drinking can provide a range of other surprising health benefits - reports the Daily Mirror.

Canadian scientists have found that the favourite shaken tipple of James Bond had, for some reason, better antioxidant properties than a stirred one.

They also found that the mixed ingredients in a Vodka Martini - equal parts vermouth and gin - were better at combating free radicals (linked with cancer and premature ageing) than either drink on its own. Which could explain why 007 always has so much energy...

Click here for a history of the Martini and some great recipes.

Thanks to `Kyvan` for the alert.

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