I always like to think of Winston Churchill, who was overweight most of his life, drank like a fish and smoked like a chimney, yet lived to the ripe old age of 90.
I truly believe that champagne (sparkling wine), for whatever reason, is good for you! I love it, and Churchill used to get kegs shipped from France as he was good friends with a woman who owned a popular vineyard in Champagne. I don;t believe cigars are good for you though, esp. after what happened to Rush...RIP!