[BossingAround]

> The medications one takes are due in part to decisions made earlier in life, which result in conditions experience later for which the drugs are prescribed.

This seems like a naive take. While it is technically correct, you most likely cannot significantly influence a number of significant illnesses, such as mental illnesses (e.g. Alzheimers), cancers, blindness, etc. You might slow down the onset at best with some of those.

If one doesn't smoke, drink, and walks at least ±2h a week, what else is there to do that has significant benefits..?

> Also, drugs aren't the only solution to certain medical problems. For example, you can take weight loss pills, or you can actually cut your caloric intake.

Drugs and medical procedures tend to be the only feasible solution to a number of significant illnesses (such as cancer).

[matheusmoreira]

> what else is there to do that has significant benefits..?

Screening.