Think I'll open that 2002 Heitz Cellars Zinfandel I've been holding

New Hints Seen That Red Wine May Slow Aging - NYTimes.com

Red wine may be much more potent than was thought in extending human lifespan, researchers say in a new report that is likely to give impetus to the rapidly growing search for longevity drugs.

[Later: Corked pulled, nose hit with fruit immediately. First sip a bit of tannin, but just a bit. Then nice, deep flavor. Great with slice of broccoli rabe and ricotta pizza with a few dabs of red sauce. Red wines almost always go better with food.]

[Still later: 3rd glass sublime and mellow. Or is that just me? To be resumed with some BBQ ribs later for dinner.]

Patients Like Me

PatientsLikeMe - No it's not that patients like ME, but rather about patients LIKE me -- an interesting "social media" healthcare site based on "patients helping patients." Nicely done, and featured in a NY Times piece called Practicing Patients.