If you can lower your blood pressure and improve your heart health with red wine, why not drink up over the holidays, right? Red wine’s effects on circulation, vein and artery health, and overall heart health can be overblown. And why wouldn’t they be? It essentially serves as an excuse to do something a lot of people enjoy. But the evidence supporting red wine’s purported health benefits is a little murky. Red wine contains resveratrol, an antioxidant common in foods such as berries, apples, and tea that can be good for your arteries. But it’s also got alcohol, which isn’t good for your heart. Of course, one of the potential positive effects of red wine on blood pressure is reducing stress. Alcohol lowers inhibitions and helps most people relax, which can be appealing. But there’s still plenty of debate surrounding whether red wine, in particular, has benefits to heart health. …