How to Stay Fit and Healthy as You Age

This article originally appeared on Oxygen

There is no Benjamin Button secret to staying forever young, and every minute of every day you're getting older, whether you like it or not. The good news is that many aspects of aging well are within your control, and if you exercise regularly, nourish your skin and fuel your body properly, you can defy the decades.

Here’s how to age gracefully -- starting in your 20s.

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