Stimulating your vagus nerve could help you live longer. A top scientist shares 3 easy things he does to activate his.

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Dr. Kevin Tracey has studied the vagus nerve and its link to inflammation for decades.

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I moved from Los Angeles to Paris to live with my boyfriend at 46. The transition was harder than I imagined, but it was worth it.

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The author moved from Los Angeles to Paris.

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My in-laws stayed in our 1-bedroom apartment for over a month. It was hard to be productive, so I had to set boundaries.

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The author's in-laws (not pictured) stayed with her and her husband when they came to America for their annual vacation.

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A longevity researcher who lived in the forest for 3 years says he shaved a decade off his biological age — and his family loved the lifestyle

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David Furman studies how the immune system ages.

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About 10 years ago, David Furman realized something had to change.

The first woman to complete the Boston Marathon is now 78 and runs most days. She shared 3 tips for getting fit at any age.

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In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon. A race official tried to stop her (right).

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Billy Joel canceled all concerts after doctors found cerebrospinal fluid buildup in his brain. Here's what that means.

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Billy Joel canceled his tour after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus.

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I sent a letter to a deployed soldier to thank him for his service. We are now celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary.

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The author (not pictured) sent a letter with cookies to a soldier she had never met before.

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I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 49. My life is different after treatment, and I've learned to embrace it.

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Henry Butler holding a bottle of wine.

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Melinda French Gates says she no longer cares if people don't like her: 'Maybe that comes with being 60'

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Melinda French Gates says she no longer worries about what other people think about her.

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A top nutritionist explains her alternative '5 a day' food rule, which makes caring for her gut health easy

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Federica Amati shares the five healthy foods she tries to eat every day.

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