Dan on The Doctors - December 2009
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Nicoya Through the Lens
Written by Dan Buettner
In 2007, the Blue Zones team visited the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a place with a cluster of the longest-lived people in the Americas. Here's a look at our trip through the lens of our photographer, Gianluca Colla.
Eight Secrets from Costa Rica
Written by Dan Buettner
In 2007, the Blue Zones team visited the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a place with a cluster of the longest-lived people in the Americas. Here's a recap of what we found in nine months of research, and some final thoughts about our visit.
The Code of the Cowboys
Written by Dan Buettner
In 2007, the Blue Zones team visited the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a place with a cluster of the longest-lived people in the Americas. On day ten, we rode along with some cowboys to see how teamwork and comraderie helps them feel the support of family circle, even when they're far from home.
The Culture of Longevity
Written by Dan Buettner
In 2007, the Blue Zones team visited the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica,
a place with a cluster of the longest-lived people in the Americas. On day nine, we found a remote group of Nicoyans practicing the cutlure of longevity in much the same way their ancestors did fifty years ago.
Surrounded by Family, and Living Longer as a Result
Written by Dan Buettner
In 2007, the Blue Zones team visited the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a place with a cluster of the longest-lived people in the Americas. On day eight, we found out that Nicoyan elders live surrounded by close friends and family. Multi-generational living may have a strong impact on longevity.
The Healing Power of Faith: Its Effect of Longevity
Written by Dan Buettner
In 2007, the Blue Zones team visited the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a place with a cluster of the longest-lived people in the Americas. On day seven, we investigated the role of faith in the lives of centenarians.
Genetics or Tradition? Searching for the Secrets of Longevity
Written by Dan Buettner
In 2007, the Blue Zones team visited the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a place with a cluster of the longest-lived people in the Americas. On day six, we tested a theory that a particular genetic line contributed to the Nicoyans longevity, only to find our hypothesis challenged.
Tortillas: Longevity Food?
Written by Dan Buettner
In 2007, the Blue Zones team visited the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a place with a cluster of the longest-lived people in the Americas. On the fourth day of the expedition, we spent a day in a tortilla factory leaning why these particular tortillas might be an unusually good longevity food.
Bouncing Back: Nicoyan Keys to Weathering Hardship
Written by Dan Buettner
In 2007, the Blue Zones team visited the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, a place with a cluster of the longest-lived people in the Americas. On day three, we explored the role of hardship, resilience, and fresh fruit in the lives of healthy Costa Ricans.
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