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People have been celebrating with wine for thousands of years and it's an important part of many cultures and traditions.
Loaded with antioxidants like polyphenols and resveratrol, research shows wine in moderation can increase good cholesterol and reduce the risk of some cancers, according to thisdayinwine.com.
Moderation is considered one drink a day for women and two drinks for men. For wine, 5 ounces is considered one drink; beer it's 12 ounces; liquor, about 1.5 ounces.
Recent research shows alcohol may slow the progression of some neurological disorders, like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s, according to thisdayinwine.com.
The origin of National Wine Day is unknown.
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