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This Midwestern city had high smoking rates and low activity levels, and they climbed out of a health and economic crisis with projected lifespans increased by nearly 3 years.

• $7.5 million in savings in annual health care costs for employers.
• 2.9 years added to lifespans within one year of participating in the Blue Zones Project.
• The Downtown Streetscape revitalization has increased private investment, tourism, and the tax base.

Learn more about Blue Zones Project in Albert Lea, MN.

These three beach cities in Southern California continue to show dramatic improvements since launching with Blue Zones Project in 2010.

• 68% drop in childhood obesity rates at Redondo Beach K-5 schools.
• 15% drop in adult obesity and overweight rates. 
• 36% drop in smoking. 

Significant daily stress has dropped 10 percent since 2010. 

A significant unhealthy indicator in the Beach Cities was significant daily stress, higher than the national average.

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Since the launch of the Blue Zones Project, Fort Worth’s health has risen dramatically.

• 31 percent decrease in smoking, Fort Worth’s smoking rate now stands at 13.5 percent.
• 9-point increase in residents who exercise at least 30 minutes three or more days of the week, now at 62 percent.
• More than 58 percent of Fort Worth respondents are now categorized as “thriving” in their general evaluations of their lives, an increase of 7.3 points. Fort Worth’s overall 2018 Well-Being Index score rose to 62.5, a gain of nearly four points since 2014, when the city began working with Blue Zones Project^®. Meanwhile the U.S. Well-Being Index score—which outpaced the Fort Worth score by 3 points in 2014—is 61.3, a decline of 0.5 over the same period.

Learn more about Blue Zones Project in Fort Worth, TX.

Backed by science, proven over time, the Blue Zones approach works.  Rooted in years of international anthropological research and data-driven results, the experts at Blue Zones and Blue Zones Project use longevity and happiness secrets gleaned from real places and real people to inspire lifestyle changes with lasting effects.

Environment-First: Context matters. Blue Zones is committed to building a nation of happy and healthy communities. Starting with the immediate environment, we work with businesses, schools, environmentalists, city planners, and residents to engineer safer, healthier environments. We know the power of what can happen when the healthy option becomes the accessible, easy option. Optimizing our surroundings allows individual behavior shifts to happen more naturally, lifting everyone up to be their best.

Reduce Healthcare Costs: Blue Zones doesn’t just provide the tools to transform environments, it’s a game changer that drives real business results. Fostering mental, physical, social and professional well-being, the Blue Zones method results in a reduction in healthcare costs and improved workforce productivity.

Impact the Community: Of course we all want our communities to be happy and healthy. Blue Zones knows how to actually pull it off. We have the tools to better engage citizens, businesses, schools and other community organizations to incite real change, transform the environment and enable sustainable, meaningful growth.

Transforming the System: We’re all about creating a nation of healthy and happy people starting with the health systems, structures, and cultures that they interact with most. We help provide the right resources and pathways for individual and systemic success, improving efficacy and elevating collective potential.

Be a Part of Real Change: Join forces with other businesses, citizens, schools, employers, restaurants and community leaders to reach beyond the walls of your office and be a part of sustainable change. Deepen your connection with the community to foster transformation, inspire purpose, and see measurable results.