Sure, age has everything to do with the year you were born, but it also has nothing to do with it. Confused yet? Here's the thing -- your driver's license may say one thing, but how you treat your body is an entirely different story. You can be a 20-year-old with the body of a 40-year-old or a 40-year-old with the body of a 20-year-old (I like that option much better. You too?) It's called your real age, and if you don't know yours, you should, and that's no joke.

Your habits make a big difference in how well you age. Things like smoking, not exercising, drinking, eating poorly and dealing with stress can wear down your body in a hurry -- and speed up your real age rapidly. Conversely, healthy habits like working out, eating well and maintaining a good home/work balance can make the numbers drop -- and the difference will be noticeable in your appearance. Take the real age test to find out where you stand, and take steps to reduce your numbers.

The thing is, you can't change when you were born, but you can change your real age by adopting healthier habits. And the sooner the better, because your real age doesn't lie.

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• Watermelon juice beat out tomato juice on the lycopene front in a recent study. Research suggests that lycopene may be a cancer killer.
• A compound in watermelon can help with your skin's healing and regenerative processes.
• Watermelon is practically calorie-free. It contains less than 50 calories per cup which makes it a grand way to satisfy a sweet tooth.
• Eating watermelon is a great way to hydrate. There's 141 grams of water per each cubed cup.

'Tis the season for ripe watermelons. Head on out and get yourself one. And get this: whole watermelons stored at room temperature deliver more cell-protecting antioxidants. You'd be wise then to eat this melon as soon as you cut it up for maximum benefits. Then chill the rest.

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What should Mr. Crab do if Sponge Bob gets too yucky and gross? Toss him, say Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen of RealAge.com. Dirty sponges, say the docs famous for their YOU book series, actually grow harmful bacteria.

They suggest instead buying ten cheap dishcloths and two buckets. Keep the clean cloths in one bucket and the dirty cloths in the other bucket containing some diluted bleach. Wash all the cloths once a week. But if you are just not the cloth type, try washing your sponges in the dishwasher at least once a week to kill germs. Putting sponges in the microwave will produce similar germ-eradicating results.

Poor Sponge Bob. Who knew that in order to keep clean, he has to be cooked up in a microwave or soaped up in a dishwasher ever week. Better than poor you and your family, though, who would otherwise be exposed to these germs.

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How old are you? How old is your body? The answers to these questions should be the same, but a great many factors can contribute to a noticeable disparity. Women's Health magazine points to the significant role fitness level plays in determining your body's age.

In terms of genetics, people who exercise regularly are 10 years younger than inactive people of the same chronological age. Researchers from King's College in London found that in twins, those who exercised had the longest telomeres -- genetic markers that shorten with age, oxidative stress, and inflammation. And, because exercise has been linked to a reduction in stress and inflammation, researchers posit that it therefore affects telomere length.

For other methods of finding out your "Real Age," visit (where else?) RealAge.com and complete their online physical assessment.

Is your smile looking, shall we say, less than healthy these days? If so, regular brushing and flossing may not be enough. That's where yogurt comes in.

Yes, the same yogurt you usually eat as a healthy snack; evidently, yogurt eaters are less likely to suffer from gum disease and tooth loss. According to RealAge.com, researchers speculate that the bacteria in yogurt helps protect teeth and gums by balancing out the bad bacteria in your mouth, similar to the way they do in your digestive system.

In a related story, you can check out which cities were listed as having the worst teeth in America by clicking HERE. Clearly, most of the worst cities on this list didn't hear about this yogurt research!!

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Hey, guys. Want to keep your prostate healthy? If so, visit more porn sites. Well, that wasn't exactly what was suggested by RealAge.com, but it's not too far off, either. The key to keeping your prostate in working order is to have regular ejaculations, say the folks at RealAge.

Fluid that the prostate provides for semen is used during ejaculations, helping to keep the prostate gland from becoming congested and stagnant. This makes urination easier and also helps testosterone levels stay where they should be.

So, if you happen to be flying solo these days, it would seem that the folks at RealAge just prescribed masturbation as a preventative measure against potential prostate problems. The increased risk of hairy palms and blindness were not addressed, however. ;)

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The popular website RealAge.com lists four habits that can make you 14 years younger. In case you were wondering, none of them involve traveling to the Florida Everglades and searching for a legendary fountain.

The best part about these four suggestions is that they're very easy to follow. Most people will find that it is not necessary to adopt a lifestyle that is much different than the one they currently live. In fact, many of you will find comfort in the fact that you are already following many of these healthy principles.

4. Kick the habit. The folks at RealAge give you some tips on how to put out your cigarettes for good.

3. Exercise for 20 minutes a day. To help you set aside time for this, a fast and effective workout plan is outlined.

2. Add more colors to your plate. Increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables with their diet tips.

1. Be heart smart in your approach to alcohol. Find out ways to keep your drinking healthy.

Evidently, when healthy, middle-aged men and women in a study followed all four of these health behaviors, the combined effect was a four-fold reduction in mortality risk -- an outcome equal to being 14 years younger.

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