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New Research Confirms the Scientific Validity of Blue Zones Longevity Data
For over two decades, the blue zones have captured global attention for one simple reason: people in these places live…
General, Must Read, Food & Nutrition
10 Things That Will Happen to You in a Day, Week, or Month When You Eat a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet
Within 1 Day: 1. You’ll Be More Satisfied You’ll feel fuller sooner and stay fuller longer, thanks to the fiber…
General, Must Read, Food & Nutrition
Blue Zones Diet: Food Secrets of the World’s Longest-Lived People
Excerpt adapted from Blue Zones Kitchen by Dan Buettner, which captures the way of eating that yielded the statistically longest-lived people…
Study Unpacks Sardinia’s Secrets to Graceful Aging
Residents of the blue zones region of Sardinia are in the spotlight for mastering the art of aging well. In…
General, Friendship & Community
The Belonging Effect: What Faith Communities Can Teach Us About Longevity
In studying the blue zones, where the world’s longest-lived people are found, Dan Buettner and his team of researchers famously…
General, Blue Zones Project Communities
How Blue Zones Project Albert Lea Birthed a Decade of Change—and They’re Not Done Yet
In 2009, the very first Blue Zones Project® descended on the “city between the lakes.” Albert Lea was a natural…
Don’t Cut Carbs — Eat Them in Their Original Packaging
By Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington Fiber might just be the key to…
A 15-Year Study Following More Than 13,000 Adults Found One Common Thread That Could Reduce the Risk of Dementia
A sense of purpose in life is a key part of why blue zones residents around the world live longer….
How Blue Zones Centenarians Have Embraced This Nutrient-Dense Ingredient in Their Cooking
Americans have recently started to embrace the health benefits of mushrooms, though often in powder or supplement form. The health…
General, Food & Nutrition, Movement
The Art of The Slow Morning: How Early Risers In The Blue Zones Start The Day
Science confirms that morning routines rooted in self-care are a recipe for well-balanced nervous systems and better-regulated cortisol levels. When…
General, Blue Zones Project Communities
Blue Zones Project Gives Rural School District A Second Wind, Improving Both Student and Teacher Well-Being
In the United States, rural communities face a particular set of challenges. Due to smaller populations and lower property values,…
Rethinking Breakfast – How to Start Your Day Like a Centenarian
For decades, popular wisdom put breakfast on a pedestal without saying why. Today, there’s some debate about whether it’s truly…
Consuming Processed Foods May Be Increasing Your Risk for Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes, and Cutting Your Lifespan Short
A recent study from the American Journal of Public Health found that a diet high in ultraprocessed foods like processed…
General, Food & Nutrition, Movement
Do Wellness Retreats, Digital Detoxes, and Resets Actually Stick?
We live in an age where access to life’s pleasures seems greater than ever before. But the easier it gets…
Treadmill Desks and Walking Pads Are All the Rage, But Here Are 5 Easy, Free Ways to Move Naturally at Work
Natural movement is like medicine to the human mind and body. While the body is satisfied with any motion it…
