Tips on Leading a Long & Healthy Life

How well you age has plenty to do with your genes and luck. But as the latest science on longevity shows, you have a lot more control than you might think. In this special edition, U.S. News & World Report explores the many actions you can take now that should help you hit the century mark still independent, vital, and strong.

Find out how your diet and regular exercise can protect you, how that spare tire around your middle endangers your longevity (and how to shed it), how to sustain a healthy love life, and how to keep your brain fit.

Plus:

• A 10-week workout plan designed for people over 40
• One Minnesota town's health makeover
• Special section: Vacation getaways voted tops by older travelers

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