Blue Zones

Blue zones are a very real phenomenon. They are somewhat exaggerated in some contexts, but they are very much real - Timothy Spector, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College, London, and author of The Diet Myth

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What The 'Blue Zones' Can Teach Us About Living Longer

How long we will live is one of life's great unknowns...The overall improvements in life expectancy are pretty amazing, particularly when you look at how long people live compared with the past 100 years or so...

But what can you do to increase your longevity? If you want to hit triple digits, what improves your odds? It's a question that's been on the mind of civilized society since before Ponce de Leon hit the Florida surf.

In the past 10 years, researchers have uncovered some clues, and they found them in areas of the world now called "Blue Zones." Blue Zones are demographic or geographic areas of the world where people live measurably…

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 What The 'Blue Zones' Can Teach Us About Living Longer

How long we will live is one of life's great unknowns, but many Americans are leading healthier lifestyles. Medical advances, too, have increased longevity. The overall improvements in life expectancy are pretty amazing, particularly when you look at how long people live compared with the past 100 years or so.

'Blue Zones': 6 secrets to borrow from people who live the longest

So what’s the secret? Why do people in these places, despite their striking cultural differences, share the likelihood of sailing into their 90s and beyond, often eluding heart disease and even cancer?

5 “Blue Zones” Where the World’s Healthiest People Live

These cultures have uncovered the secrets of longevity.

Eight ways to create your personal 'Blue Zone'

Don't live in a place that resembles a Blue Zone but eager to make some changes? Here are some of the conclusions Dan Buettner, author of "The Blue Zones," came to about the strategies people can take wherever they are.

Blue Zones Project

It’s time to start dreaming about a well-being way of life, and picture the best possible version of yourself and the community you call home. With your support, the Blue Zones Project can help make this dream a reality. Small changes to your environment over time can have a big impact on your well-being and your community’s for many years to come.

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