How to look and feel younger longer is a hot topic these days, and it seems everyone has some tips on anti-aging strategies, but most of them can be quite costly. Some even involve painful surgery. Like many things in life, sometimes the simple solutions are the best. Here are 6 tips you can use to keep yourself young - and they won’t cost you a thing:

1. Don’t Smoke. By now everyone knows how bad smoking is for your health. But what most people don’t realize is how it ages your skin, eyes, and hair. Quitting smoking reduces your risk of life threatening illnesses dramatically but it will also give you more energy, put that sparkle back in your eye, improve your complexion, and make you smell a whole lot better.

2. Stay Slim. This might not be so easy after you quite smoking, but maintaining a healthy weight will help keep you looking younger, and will also reduce your risk of many diseases including diabetes and coronary heart disease. You’ll also have more energy and be able to do more physically. Plus you’ll look great in your clothes!

3. Drink Water. It’s true, drinking 8 oz or more per day of water is one of the best anti-aging strategies you can find. Water hydrates your body and keeps your organs working smoothly. Plus it helps in digestion. But most importantly, it will keep your skin hydrated thus reducing fine lines.

4. Avoid Overexposure To The Sun. The sun's rays can be healthy to a point, but too much sun can damage your skin and lead to wrinkling and even skin cancer. Anything more than 15 minutes outdoors and you should be slapping on the sun screen. Avoid the sun between 10:00 and 2:00. Wear a wide brimmed hat when you go out - this will keep the sun off your face and also minimize squinting which can also cause wrinkles.

5. Eat Right. Proper nutrition is key to a long and healthy life. Be sure to avoid sugary processed foods and stick to veggies, fruits, and whole grains.

6. Less Stress - More Happiness. Stress can age you quickly; so it’s best if you can just stay happy! Keep a positive outlook and try to wake up realizing every day is a gift. Start your day with a positive attitude and take the time to smell the roses along the way. This is one of the best anti-aging strategies you can have because you’ll be enjoying life so much you won’t even realize you are getting any older! An upbeat philosophy can go a long way in helping to maintain a healthy outlook.

Besides helping you to live longer, these strategies will also help you live a healthier life with reduced illnesses and even reduced migraine headaches. It turns out being good to your body has short term as well as long term benefits.