Efraim: The popular press continually advises people to avoid various health risks  Yet by seeking to avoid health risks, people inevitably become anxious, and anxiety, in turn, poses a major health risk  Thus, paradoxical as it seems, simply disregarding journalists' advice about reducing health risks is bound to pose less of a health risk than does trying to follow any such advice  Felicity: But history shows that you are wrong  It was articles in the popular press that made people aware of the health risks posed by smoking cigarettes
Many people stopped smoking in response, and they led longer and healthier lives than they would have otherwise
whether there are any people who ignore journalists' advice about avoiding health risks