talking about the poor general health of americans is brushed aside seemingly because it only stirs negative feelings like helplessness, even though improving n

talking about the poor general health of americans is brushed aside seemingly because it only stirs negative feelings like helplessness, even though improving nutrition and fitness would do much more to reduce illness, declined quality of life, and premature death than nearly any other health mitigation (even in relation to covid). it's the same as with the performative aspects of masks: worn in public to feel affirmed for positive action but having no meaningful impact, while doing nothing in private (due to psychosocial awkwardness and its negativity), where some distance can meaninfully reduce transmission rates but provides no positivity (esteem).