Brace yourselves...  The holidays are coming.  All those upcoming celebrations and gatherings - Halloween (the entire weekend for many people), Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, and more -  bring with them many opportunities to consume copious amounts of alcohol with friends and family.  It's true that drinking alcohol, especially on a regular basis, can sabotage your health, performance, and longevity goals.  However, enjoying yourself on the infrequent special occasion won't completely derail your ambitions, especially when done right.  Inevitably, after an evening of enjoying alcohol, hangovers ensue sapping us of our energy, health, cognitive performance, and holiday spirits.  Follow my advice, and you will minimize your headache, hangover, and regrets while still having fun.