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The document discusses the saying “Everything worth doing is worth doing poorly,” suggesting that even if one’s efforts are not perfect, they can still provide benefits. It uses the example of exercise, suggesting that some effort is better than no exercise, and encourages continuous progress, even if it’s inconsistent. The document also references the “ Swiss Cheese Model of pandemic defense,” which suggests that preventative measures are cumulative and can help stop transmission, even if they have multiple holes.
Safeway has implemented an incentive program to encourage its employees to improve their health, offering them reduced annual premiums if they pass four tests. The article highlights that 70% of all health-care costs are directly due to behavior, with 74% of all costs confined to four chronic conditions (cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity) that are preventable.