So learning to play a new instrument, learning a new language - those sorts of things will pay dividends for years or decades to come.

Gratitude always comes into play; research shows that people are happier if they are grateful for the positive things in their lives, rather than worrying about what might be missing.

Inconvenience yourself: ditch the remote, the garage door opener, the leaf-blower; buy a bike, broom, rake, and snow shovel.

The beauty of moving naturally, i.e. walking and gardening, is they're low impact. You're less likely to fall down and break a hip. Setting up your life so you're nudged into general physical activity every day is a strategy for your entire life from age 10 to 100.

Serve yourself, put the food away, then eat.

Kids in a home with grandparents are healthier.

Eat your vegetables, have a positive outlook, be kind to people, and smile.