Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Zeke Emanuel says medical school taught him basically nothing about “wellness” - and that’s part of why the wellness world feels so chaotic. His rules are simple, but his “don’t be a schmuck” definition around alcohol is even simpler: don’t drink alone, don’t binge, and don’t be reckless about getting home. He says 65% of American adults drink, so “zero” isn’t realistic, but the risks are real. His practical ceiling: about 3 drinks a week. Alcohol should be about celebration or social connection, not escape.
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