Blue Zones Principles

Backed by research of the original blue zones—rare longevity hotspots where people thrive into their 100s—these core concepts are the blueprint we lay over entire communities to help make living better, longer accessible to everyone.

Power 9®

After identifying the blue zones hotspots where people reach age 100 at rates 10 times greater than in the United States, we assembled a team of researchers and demographers to search for evidence-based common denominators among all of these regions. We found nine lifestyle habits of the world’s healthiest, longest-lived people.

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Life Radius

Research shows where we live has a bigger influence on our health than our genetics. That’s why we focus on optimizing the life radius, or the area close to home where we spend 90% of our lives.

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Our Research

The concept of blue zones regions, areas where people live significantly longer and healthier lives, is supported by various studies and observations. These regions were identified by Dan Buettner and his team of expert researchers.

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Blue Zones Life Plan

Four weeks to a better, happier, and less-stressed life. Rooted in our groundbreaking research of the healthiest, longest-lived people on earth, the Blue Zones® Life Plan is four weeks toward a better you.

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The Purpose Checkup

What is your purpose? We all have a unique gift and were put on Earth to share it.

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Blue Zones Checklists

Shape your surroundings, because your surroundings shape you. Easy ways to set up your home for a better, longer life.

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20 Habits for a Healthier Happier Life

From our research in the healthiest and happiest places in the world, here are some habits to take up this year — they’ll enrich your life and boost your health and happiness levels too.

What is Walkability? (And Why Does it Matter?)

Walkable communities are healthier and more economical, but they also offer so much more—they are more diverse, resilient, sustainable, friendlier, and greener.