FINALLY!! Scientists have proven that wine is good for you.

Yes, you read that right. Wine. Is. Good. For. You.

Praise be to the wine gods everywhere. I've been praying for this day for years.

In a recent article scientists found that a glass of red wine has the same benefits of going to the gym for an hour. A freaking hour.

Jason Dyck the man who discovered this beautiful fact found that high doses of resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, in mice improved physical performance, heart function and muscle strength. He says not only does this mimic exercise it could help you exercise better.

However, this only applies to red wine. So you've got to either buck up and pretend you actually like red wine or completely disregard. I'm sorry white wine lovers, life's a bitch.

This means you can finally bring that water bottle of red wine to the gym with you and not feel so awkward about it.

*enter me on a treadmill with a very large glass of red wine*

Buuuuuuut there's a catch. This only works with one glass a day. So for all of you out there (aka me) who thought drinking several glasses or maybe a bottle or two could mimic a few hours of sweaty gym time, you thought wrong.

Here's some good news though, there are more benefits to red wine!!! I know, more!!!!! However, they need to be consumed in moderation. So like three glasses. Maybe five?

• Very few calories
• Reduces ‘bad cholesterol’
• Prevent blood clots
• Decreases risk of cataracts, colon cancer and type 2 diabetes
• Slows down brain decline

Basically, wine makes you smart AND healthy.

Now, I don't know about you but I'm going to pour myself a glass or two of red wine.

I don't like going to the gym anyway.

Plus who doesn't love being healthier??