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The French Paradox Files

Health-adjacent curiosity handled carefully: studies, caveats, and the wellness claims that deserve a raised eyebrow.

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The $6.8 Trillion Guilt Machine vs. a Tuesday Night Pinot

The global wellness industry has manufactured a perfect economic engine: first create the guilt, then sell the cure. Meanwhile, the French have been doing Tuesday night dinners for centuries without a subscription model.

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Is Wine Good For You? A Carefully Selected Literature Review
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Is Wine Good For You? A Carefully Selected Literature Review

We reviewed the available scientific literature on wine and health, excluding the studies that disagreed with our thesis.

7 min read·March 2026
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