Cardiovascular health is directly related to aerobic conditioning and the majority of healthcare costs. Like I said above, I don't like the government getting involved in anything but safety but the way it is now structured everyone is stuck in one way or another. People pay in to the healthcare system for decades and that is not going away easily. Paying people to walk would provide substantial savings and many other societal benefits to everyone. If the theory is sound at least there will be no money lost.

Getting paid to brush your teeth is also worth looking into. Oral health is a major concern and financial burden in numerous respects but it is largely preventable through proper, individual tailored home care (usually daily twice brushing, flossing and antiseptic mouthwash) and at least annual dental visits.

I feel the same way about the health benefits that accrue with practicing the best health practices It's a form of honor that most people should have, but many do not. But again there are no good alternatives to the trillions of dollars that will be spent on conditions that are mostly preventable.