Crank up that neglected stove! People who cook up to five times a week are 53 percent more likely to still be alive 10 years later, a Cambridge University study reports. Even though many restaurants offer healthy choices, there’s nothing quite like a calm—and officially healthy—night in. And contrary to popular belief, buying healthier foods doesn’t have to break the bank.

A longer life at a lower cost? Cheers to that!

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