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TheDovahofSkyrim t1_j2mvuaf wrote

Reply to comment by xnxkq in Genomics and phenomics of body mass index reveals a complex disease network (Dec 2022) by basmwklz

At the very least healthcare should be cheaper for individuals who can prove somehow that they are active for over 150+ minutes a week. I feel like this would go a long way to help the medical system and encourage people.

“Oh, this gym membership costs me $350 a year, but it is saving me $500 a year in medical insurance”.

I know it would be tricky to prove, but I’m sure there’s people with jobs in the industry who could figure out a way to make it work to a reasonable degree.

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Xx_1918_xX t1_j2o0szh wrote

15+ hours a week maybe? 150+ leaves very little sleep time?

But ya, preventative care, mental health care, diet & exercise. These would all save people money, enhance quality of life, and reduce strain on the healthcare system. Things that should happen naturally in a 'free market,' allegedly.

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IAm-The-Lawn t1_j2o5ojl wrote

You only need 6 hours of workout a week to get into good shape. 150 hours out of 168 hours a week and you’d probably be dead, given you would be sleeping about 2.5 hours a night.

Edit: Also, there are Wellness benefits that make your medical premiums cheaper depending on your employer. Exercise counts in one way or another.

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