Longevity researcher shares secrets of the world’s ‘blue zones’ Dan Buettner, an American author, explorer and longevity researcher who first coined the term "blue zone," embarked on a ...

Want to live to 100? Researching blue zones, areas where people live exceptionally long lives can provide some lessons.

Though the article that made “blue zones” big came out in 2005, the term was first used in 2004 in an article about the longevity of Sardinians by researcher Dr Michel Poulain (a co-founder of ...

In blue zones, people are getting the equivalent of 8000 to 12,000 steps *** day, not because they're going to the gym or CrossFit or doing Pilates classes.

In blue zones, people are getting the equivalent of 8000 to 12,000 steps *** day, not because they're going to the gym or CrossFit or doing Pilates classes.

St. Luke’s efforts have been recognized by the Lown Institute, being named one of the most socially responsible health systems in the United States. Of 311 health care systems throughout the country, ...

The plant-slant principle. At the heart of Blue Zones dietary patterns is an overwhelming emphasis on plant-based foods. Across all five communities, vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes ...

Blue zones are places where there are ten times as many centenarians as expected for a corresponding population size in the USA, most of them being unusually healthy. American researcher Dan ...

For the recent Netflix documentary "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones," Buettner visited five destinations — Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma ...

In blue zones, people are getting the equivalent of 8000 to 12,000 steps *** day, not because they're going to the gym or CrossFit or doing Pilates classes.

Residents in Blue Zones have daily routines to relieve their stress. Buettner says Okinawans take a few moments each day to remember their ancestors. Adventists pray. And Ikarians take an afternoon ...