Sex: The hormones released during sex act as a natural painkiller. This physical activity boosts cardiovascular health and can strengthen the pelvic-floor muscles.

Drinking: A glass of red wine a day actually can keep the doctor away. In various studies, the antioxidants found in the skin and the seeds of red-wine grapes have been shown to keep the heart healthy, slow the aging process, and possibly inhibit the growth of some kinds of tumors.

Rock and Roll: Tuning in may help with spatial reasoning, enhance the benefits of a workout, and even boost immunity. But choose wisely: Overly loud or jarring music can increase stress and make you feel worse, so don’t count on heavy metal to heal you.