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National Geographic
Dan Buettner's landmark cover story on three of the world's longest-lived places– Sardinia, Okinawa and Loma Linda– discovers what these places have in common, what makes them unique, and what we can all learn from them if we choose. Read More>>
New York Times: How to Live Longer Without Really Trying
The little stuff in life can add years to your life. Read More>>Additional Articles
The Wall Street Journal: The Best In Health
Vitality Compass & Coach show you the way.
Minnesota City's Get-Healthy Success
Getting the community behind a goal about fostering family relationships, a sense of purpose and healthy living habits.
Oprah.com
Is the Fountain of Youth in Minnesota?See more articles
Wisdom from World's Longevity Champs
Albert Lea sets off on a path to health
NPR: Can 'Blue Zones' Help Turn Back the Biological Clock?
Dan Buettner has scoured the Earth for the areas of the world where people tend to live longer, healthier lives; areas he calls "Blue Zones."
Oprah: How to Live to 100
Oprah and Dr. Oz learn about strength, vitality and happiness.
National Geographic Adventure: The Longevity Experiment
Dan Buettner knows a little something about longevity.
Creating America's Healthiest Hometown
Plans to add 10,000 years of healthy life to one American city
AARP Magazine: Find Purpose, Live Longer
Friends in need are friends, indeed.
The Blue Zones on Martha Stewart
Make the most of the connections between body and soul.
The Island Where People Live Longer
Good health and long life abound on Ikaria.
The Secrets of Eternity Island
150 types of greens are native to Ikaria, Greece.
Live to 101-years-old
Queen Victoria qualified as a Blue Zones resident!
AARP Prime Time Radio: Blue Zones
Longevity and vitality should be synonomous.
CBS: Purpose, Happiness and Longevity
It's all in your mind -- and your body!
FORBES: The World's Longevity Secrets
U.S. life expectancy of 78 leaves much to be desired.
Reuters: Tips for a long, healthy life.
What you should -- and shouldn't do -- to increase your longevity.
Shape Magazine: Ways to Live Longer
Live to be 100, with a little help from your friends.
Kare11 Extra: Lessons for Living Longer & Better
Research and passion behind defining the Blue Zones
National Geographic: Long-Lived Costa Ricans Offer Secrets to Reaching 100
Exploring the good life on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula.
US News & World Report: From 4 Long-Lived Cultures 9 Tips for Longevity
Stop eating when you're 80% full.
MacLean's: Secrets to Longevity
Add good years onto your life with the Power 9.
People Magazine
Stop eating when you're 80% full.
ABC: World News Tonight
Sharing the secrets to living longer and living better.
Good Morning America
Men on Nicoyan Peninsula live to 100 four times more men in the U.S.
Glamour
Where’s Andorra and why do so many of its women live so long?
Experience Life
East vs. West: Considering the meaning of “vitalility.”
National Geographic
Okinawan centenarian, Seiryu Toguchi, was an inspiration from the Secrets of Living Longer article. His son made sure the story stayed with his father, even at his father's death.
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Students virtually travel the world in search of the secrets of long life.
e-School News
Junior high students in Minnesota take on the Blue Zones Challenge.
LIFE
Learnings from an 886-mile journey along the Great Rift Valley.
People Magazine
Teacher in Brazil; students in Minnesota. It works.
The Rake
Every 7 seconds, a Baby Boomer turns 50. And that’s not all.
Minnesota Monthly
Dan Buettner’s lifelong commitment to a love of learning.
Sports Illustrated
Dan and Steve Buettner cycle the length of the African continent.
A Minnesota Blue Zone? It's closer than before
Recipe for a longer life
