Ways to be healthier without even trying

Glamour Magazine has some easy ways to be healthier without trying to hard.


Laugh out loud: It'll make your body pump endorphins -- chemicals that boost energy and alleviate depression. Stress hormones will drop too.

Drink plain old water: You'll feel good if you stay hydrated.

Wash your hands: Up to 80% of all colds, flus and other common illnesses are spread through touching, and only 16% of people do a good enough job washing.

Eat anything in the produce aisle: All of them are good -- there's no such thing as a bad-for-you vegetable.

Floss: It's one of the best ways to ward off gum disease and keep your smile intact forever.
Deep breathing: It cuts stress instantly. Try six slow breaths per minute to lower blood pressure.

Hang out with friends: People crave relationships; friends let you vent; and a study found that people with a strong network of friends outlived those without by 22%.

Massage: It feels great and research shows a good rub may improve circulation and release feel-good chemicals like serotonin.

Decent posture: Sit or stand up straight and you'll magically look slimmer.