Every week brings a new miracle cure, and the wellness world has become a $5 trillion experiment in anxiety — but what if none of it is the secret to a long, healthy life? In Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel offers an evidence-based antidote, distilling decades of research into surprisingly simple principles: sleep well, move often, keep learning, connect deeply, and enjoy dessert. Dr. Emanuel explains why the strongest predictor of longevity isn’t kale or cardio, but connection. Friendships, community, and conversation do more for your health than any expensive green juice, and even ice cream — in moderation — may be linked to lower risks of diabetes and heart disease. 

 

This is the first event in an ongoing virtual series with the 92nd Street Y. Each month, we’ll watch one program together at the SLC and then hold a group discussion. When you register, you’ll also get access to three additional programs you can watch at home. For details and upcoming dates, check the weekly newsletter or the calendar.