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Drinking red wine could help to stave off COVID-19

A new study has revealed that those who consumed five or more glasses of red wine per week were 17 per cent less likely to be at risk from COVID-19 compared to non-drinkers.

Scientists believe that the reduced risk could be as a result of the drink's high polyphenol content, which can prevent flu and other respiratory conditions, but have warned people not to drink to excess.

Consumption of white wine and champagne was also found to fight off the disease but those who enjoy beer and cider had a 28 per cent increased risk of contracting the virus.

The study concluded: "The COVID risk appears to vary across different alcoholic beverage subtypes, frequency, and amount.

"Red wine, white wine, and champagne have the chances to reduce this risk of COVID-19. Consumption of beer and cider and spirits and heavy drinking are not recommended during the epidemics.

"Public health guidance should focus on reducing the risk of COVID-19 by advocating healthy lifestyle habits and preferential policies among consumers of beer and cider and spirits."

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Financially secured women faking in bedroom

Women who make more money than their male partners are twice as likely to fake it in the bedroom.

Psychologists claim that men who earn less than their female partners have a "fragile sense of masculinity" due to the stereotype that men are considered as the primary breadwinners.

It is thought that women try to ease the man's financial insecurity by faking orgasms during sex.

However, protecting their partner's masculinity comes at a cost for women as it stifles their sexual satisfaction and honest communication.

The new study has been led by Professor Jessica Jordan - a psychologist at the University of South Florida - who said: "Women are prioritising what they think their partners need over their own sexual satisfaction.

"When society creates an impossible standard of masculinity to maintain, nobody wins."

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Woman rents balcony space

A woman from Switzerland is renting out a tent on her balcony for PS400 (approximately J$84,300) per month.

The woman, named only as Sandra, is looking for a roommate to help split the costs of her flat in Zurich and is offering the unusual set-up of a two-man tent on her balcony with "a view of the starry sky".

The tent is waterproof and is set up on an insulating mat, with mattresses and pillows also available.

Sandra explained that she "would like to live with someone else and reduce my rent a bit".

She said: "That's why I came up with the idea of the tent."

Sandra does acknowledge that she may have trouble finding a tenant during the cold Swiss winter.

She explained: "I realise that it might be a bit difficult to find a tenant in the middle of winter. Especially since the balcony is not covered.

"If someone doesn't want to move in until spring, that's fine with me too."