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7 Habits of People Who Age Well

Exercise, diet—even attitude—can be as important as genetics when it comes to growing old gracefully. "Old age," as Bette Davis once said, "is no place for sissies." But that doesn’t mean you need to chicken out. Sure, growing older affects nearly every part of your body—including your hair, skin, heart, muscles, and more—but aging well may be as simple as adopting these (mostly) easy everyday habits.

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How to Clean Your Apartment With Minimal Effort

We know you're not going to deep-clean the bathroom every week, so here are the areas you need to hit (and ones you can avoid).

TIMESAVING CLEANING TIPS
Warning: You Might Be Throwing Out Perfectly Good Food

Don’t let expiration dates confuse you—or allow your favorite snack to go to waste.

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5 Beloved Children's Book Authors Share Their Favorite Novels

Warning: These picks may provoke under-the-covers-with-a-flashlight reading.

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5 Easy Ways to Brighten Up Your Space With Flowers

The expert behind all the arrangements and advice on these pages is Lindsey Taylor, a New York City–based garden designer and floral stylist.

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