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5. DENVER

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Given its beautiful hiking, biking and running trails and incomparable skiing, it’s no surprise that Denver, the fifth-youngest city in the country, is number three nationally in both exercise and optimism. The Mile High City also boasts more than 300 days of sunshine a year, which may explain the healthy levels of vitamin D boasted by its inhabitants. That keeps people young, says Keith Roach, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Sharecare and a co-creator of the RealAge Test, because vitamin D bolsters the health of the heart, skin, and bones, and helps cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. View Full Post

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6. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL

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Minneapolis-St. Paul ranks as the country’s sixth-youngest metropolis this year, with top-10 showings in 12 different categories. And if it were possible to get extra credit, Twin City residents would be first in line: They score high on exercise and vitamin D status in spite of the area’s brutal winters. (Apparently, Michigan’s famed parks and lakes really are that good.) View Full Post

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7. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Our capital is also the nation’s seventh-youngest city, partly because this buttoned-up city tends to go to bed early: Washingtonians rank second in the country on clocking a decent night’s sleep. In fact, Washington is a sober do-gooder when it comes to a number of health habits, with a solid though not stand-out performance. Inhabitants eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, don’t go overboard on red meat, and get a decent amount of exercise (their eating habits rank tenth in the country, and they’re 15th when it comes to exercise). Washingtonians are also pretty good about keeping their cholesterol in check and blood sugar under control. And even though political bickering is the city’s primary sport, the residents of this town rank surprisingly high on optimism and stress-management—habits of mind that keep the body young. View Full Post

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8. SEATTLE

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The eighth-youngest city, Seattle, may be known for its cloudy skies and rainy weather—but its residents rank second in the country in vitamin D levels. Perhaps they’re getting the sunshine vitamin in supplements. Or could they be getting their D from the fish and chowder sold at the famed Pike Place Public Market? One thing’s sure: Seattle residents are near the top in their consumption of whole grains and fruits and veggies, which offer plenty of age-reversing benefits. View Full Post

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9. HARTFORD, CT

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Shedding years like so much unwanted baggage, Hartford, Connecticut, made its way into the top 10 youngest cities in America this year (it was #12 last year). This vibrant New England city outdoes all others when it comes to diet diversity, a habit that can shave as much as five years off your RealAge, says Michael Roizen, MD, Cleveland Clinic Chief Wellness Officer and co-creator of the RealAge Test. After all, even the most super of superfoods doesn’t contain every nutrient you need—and study after study has shown that vitamins and minerals pack a much stronger nutritional punch when you get them in food, rather than a pill. “More than anything else in nutrition, a diverse diet has the most powerful impact on your RealAge,” says Keith Roach, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Sharecare and a co-creator of the RealAge Test. View Full Post

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