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Blue Zones are the subject of study by scientists who seek to understand the factors contributing to the longevity and health of their populations.
🟦 Okinawa, Japan. It is an island famous for its high concentration of centenarians. They follow a low-calorie diet high in natural foods like vegetables and fish and practice physical activities such as tai chi.
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🟦 Ikaria, Greece. On this Greek island, hundreds of people live to an old age. The Mediterranean diet, an active lifestyle, and a solid social network are some factors associated with longevity.
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🟦 Sardinia, Italy. Genetics, the Mediterranean diet, and family and social connections are vital factors in longevity.
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🟦 Nicoya, Costa Rica. The diet focused on fresh and local foods and constant physical activity are the characteristics of centenarians here. People don’t make much money, but the country’s health care system is generous, and men in the region are three times more likely to live to age 90 than Americans.
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🟦 Loma Linda, California. Healthy lifestyle habits, such as a plant-based diet and an emphasis on spiritual well-being, are critical. Followers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church tend to hang out with other Adventists. “The church gives them a foundation. They have potlucks and go on nature walks,” Buettner says. Simply put, they support each other and live long lives.
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✅ Another alternative to living longer? A nap in the afternoon, a habit that Buettner adopted. The siesta is an ancient tradition. While modern life has us jumping around, science shows that a 20-minute nap helps keep you alert.
⭕️ The lifestyle of the Blue Zones and its inhabitants is based on a simple formula: good food, good sleep, good friends, lots of movement, and a shared sense of happiness and help to those in the community.
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