What are the blue zones?
The original blue zones are five extraordinary pockets of the world with verified longevity. In these regions, people don’t just live longer; they live better – with vitality, purpose, and connection.
The Longest-Lived, Happiest People on Earth
In 2000, Dan Buettner teamed up with National Geographic, the National Institutes on Aging, and the world’s best longevity researchers to identify pockets around the world where people lived measurably better, longer. In these five areas, dubbed “blue zones,” researchers found that people reach age 100 at a rate that is ten times greater than in the United States and with lower rates of chronic disease.
Explore the blue zones regions
The blue zones are scattered across the globe and span from the rugged and remote mountains of Sardinia to the bustling city-state of Singapore, from glittering turquoise waters of Okinawa to the quiet suburban streets in Loma Linda. While each region has its own cultural identity, they all share core longevity secrets that can help add more good years to your life.
“They didn’t pursue health and longevity as if it were a chore. Their health and longevity stemmed from their surroundings.”
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5 Traditional Costa Rican Foods for Health and Longevity
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Blue Zones Diet: Food Secrets of the World’s Longest-Lived People
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New Research Confirms the Scientific Validity of Blue Zones Longevity Data
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