Interesting links... maybe the OP didn't mention biotech at all because it's not within his domain of expertise? And nowhere in there does he claim to be an amb

Interesting links... maybe the OP didn't mention biotech at all because it's not within his domain of expertise? And nowhere in there does he claim to be an ambitious technologist. I think this post does a great job at highlighting those stats of the top 10 killers and showing how little things and some common sense everyday can go a long way at improving your odds at preventing them. I'm a huge Buffett fan, and I really dig the analogy of looking after your own health and lifestyle the same way you would with your finances. Interest accruing on your bank account doesn't seem like much in the near-term, but compound it over several years and it yields a huge reward, hand-in-hand with having the common sense to steer clear from risky disasters. The same is true of developing good long-term habits like exercising, watching your nutrition, having a positive mentality, etc. Sure, it doesn't sound all cool and sexy, and it doesn't gratify you in the short-term, but they're time-tested principles and they put time (or the effect of compounded growth) on your side - just like Buffett's investing habits.