You don't have to drink wine if you prefer beer.  Australian research shows that women who down one 12-ounce brewski per day enjoy the same heart-protective benefits as women who sip red wine.

2) Fiber helps you breathe easier!

Women who consume at least 12 to 15 grams of fiber daily breathe easier-whether they smoke or not-reports the American Journal of Epidemiology.  Researchers aren't sure why fiber helps lungs function properly, but they do know the best sources: whole grains like bran cereal, and fruits.

3) Pregnant?  You NEED chocolate!

Eating at least seven ounces of chocolate each week in the third trimester of pregnancy lowers a woman's risk of developing pregnancy-related high blood pressure by 40%, reveals Yale researcher in the journal Epidemiology.  Chocolate contains theobromine, a compound that relaxes muscles and blood vessels.

4) Housework can make you happy!

Just 20 minutes a week of scrubbing the tub, vacuuming or performing any other vigorous chore helps boost your mood, according to a surprising new study of 20,000 people in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

5) Back Pain?  Save your cash!

Wearing a wide belt, or a lumbar support, when performing heavy lifting doesn't really prevent or manage back pain, according to a new Dutch review of 15 clinical trials that involved 15,000 people.