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Comparing Apple and Oranges
Maybe you read the story a few weeks ago which noted that preventing obesity and smoking doesn't save money. For those of us who have been working on programs and products that prevent childhood obesity, this led to a bad case of cognitive dissonance. Believe me. You don't want a case of cognitive dissonance, especially this time of year!
The report noted that people who do not smoke and people who are not obese tend to live longer. And because these people have the temerity to live longer, this study proved that they cost the healthcare system more than those fat smokers. Health care cost more with infants and old people. Since fat smokers die earlier...voila'...big savings.
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When You Just Gotta Dance
Have you ever seen one of those guys at a wedding reception dance who has absolutely no rhythm and has had one champagne too many? This poor schlub flails his arms like a psychotic chicken. He has no idea what to do with his feet, so he just moves from side to side while trying to remember what John Travolta did in that movie. He's so bad that you are mortified for him. It's painful.
Well, I'm that guy.
At least I used to be. Now, I'm fabulous. It all has to do with Dance, Dance Revolution.
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