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"Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account." – Anne Wilson Schaef
Indeed, poor health is expensive, both figuratively and literally. Sickness robs us of time on earth and the capacity to fully enjoy the time we do have. Treating illness, at least in the U.S., is also very expensive. As individuals, we should take it upon ourselves to practice healthy living to protect our health. Yet individual choices might not tell the whole story. A new study from WalletHub shows that it's much easier and cheaper to be healthy in some parts of the country than other parts.
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