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Actress, singer, and children’s book author, Bernadette Peters, whose career spans more than five decades, and who’s work consisted of roles in stage, television and film, is a legend of show business in her own right. She shared for an interview that she wasn’t able to exercise regularly, but that she cleared her mind and meditated every day, which is one of the reasons why, to her credit, she’s so balanced and centered.

One other piece of advice she gave to those who want to maintain their well-being is to get a dog. A dog, she says, is “good to have around.” Because of the positive environment that she is in, her stress lessens. Her dog probably makes her very happy so the constant lightness and playfulness contribute to make her smile and maintain her youth. Who knew that pets are a good way to not only gain friendship but also to remain beautiful?