Thank you, @theroadtoriches, both for your up-vote and your comment. :c)

The private sector 'does' do things more efficiently insofar as minimizing unnecessary costs (and maximizing profits) is concerned.

And that can be a double-edged sword (less waste versus minimalist expenditure on patients).

A better lifestyle would certainly help ("an apple a day..." and all that) but I am of two minds about the drugs... They can be abused - but then again there is no reason why they cannot simply be used.

Thanks again. :c)