When I was a kid the topic of healthcare came up, at either Christmas or thanksgiving I can’t remember which one, and my old man said if you go to the doctor they’ll find something wrong with you and sell you the cure. That’s always stuck with me. I’m not saying never go to the doctor but it’s definitely something to keep in mind.

proper eating habits and regular exercise prevent the 'modern' illnesses.

my doctor a few years ago... my cholesterol was up a miniscule amount (a little bit more junk during COVID) so he tried to get me on meds. I said f no, i'll adjust my food intake and keep exercising. a year later the doctor is jealous of my cholesterol, blood pressure, fitness level and he is at least 60 pounds overweight. so, who is the idiot in this story?