PainSci Updates · May 6, 2026
Every little bit helps? The opportunity cost thing [2m]
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People like to defend their favourite health and wellness practices by saying that “every little bit helps.” This is often intended to disarm and evade any skepticism by conceding the obvious: “Sure, it’s not going to work any miracles! But … every little bit helps, amiright? ” The first problem ( explored in 2022 ) is that the “little bit” part may just be wrong: it’s not a little bit of help,…
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