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Putting a ring on it could lengthen your life, experts now say-but, SELF reports, it's not that simple. Here's why you shouldn't freak if you're running solo these days.

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As if your mom didn't bug you enough about settling down, now she's got science on her side: Marriage can bestow on you an extra three to six years on the planet. Among women who had celebrated 60 candles, the married lived longer than the never-married, an American Journal of Epidemiology research review finds. Lead author David Roelfs, Ph.D., explains that married gals may have more build-in day-to-day support, whereas "single women are more economically and medically marginalized and are therefore at a higher risk for health problems and early death." Huge bummer, that.

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On the single-is-cool side, though, is Howard Friedman, Ph.D., the author of The Longevity Project, which has followed the health, happiness and

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Denim's got a new earthy-chic vibe, with Navajo-style prints and boho touches.

Plus, SELF's Denim Doctor, Lindsay Huggins, gives you even more items to shop now!

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These six drinks fight aging. See what they are and when to down them.

WATER

When to Drink: At the Alarm

Guzzle water, Dr. Lodge suggests. Hydrating will help beat that groggy feeling and make your skin look its glowy best (both now and later in life), says David E. Bank, M.D., a dermatologist in Mount Kisco, New York.

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COFFEE
When to Drink: At Breakfast

Coffee may help your heart and (if you take it black) metabolism, and it reduces risk for some types of cancer, studies show.

GREEN TEA
When to Drink: At Lunch

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Sip tea. Green kick-starts metabolism and can help fend off breast cancer, says Jonathan R. Cole, M.D., medical director of the California Health and Longevity Institute. Black may lower blood pressure, research from the University of Western Australia suggests.

HOT COCOA
When to Drink: P.M. Snack

Hot cocoa (have it over ice if you

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Handcuffs can be hot, but even a few tamer moves will take your lust life to a whole new level. We asked experts for their best back-to-basics tips and had SELF readers vote on which they'd do. Turn out the lights! You're up for almost anything.

99% of you would ambush your guy with a passionate makeout session
Couples in long-term relationships spend less time kissing, says Laura Berman, Ph.D., host of Couples in Crisis on YouTube. In fact, nearly one in five married couples go without for up to a week at a time (so wrong!), a British Heart Foundation poll reveals. To get back that I-want-you-now feeling, have at it for at least 10 seconds daily. It feels great, and his kiss may transfer testosterone, which could lead to steamier sex.

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86% of you would go for it even if you were not in the mood
We know, it sounds old-school, but hear us out: Research suggests that women may take time to feel mentally turned on, even if

Zoe Singer, SELF magazine

We lightened these perennial favorites so you can dig in without derailing your diet.

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Some nonporn movies have incredibly lusty scenes that are even better than foreplay. Find your favorite genre here. Thanks, Netflix!

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Inner peace just got easier. You don't need quiet, incense or hours to meditate, and you can scrap the chanting. Better: Ninety-five percent of you say you're calmer after a single 10-minute session. Whatever your excuse (see ours), get your om on and reap the rewards.

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Some women weigh themselves every day-or even twice a day! Others do it, like, never. But experts say there's a better way to track your number, depending on your goal. We help five women conquer the scale.

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