According to a set of longevity habits termed Blue Zone Power 9 practices, Blue Zone residents who formed social circles, also known as a Right Tribe, which encouraged positive lifestyle habits are likely to live longer and happier.
It was reported that Blue Zone residents often reach age 100, and one might be curious to find out what factors contribute to a long life with a good health span.
The United Nations reports that people in all regions of the world have been eating more calories since the year 2000, with the highest spike, in Asian countries in 2021. Europe and North America top the calorie race with a whopping 3,540 calories per day. In addition, the number of calories per person consumed globally, […]
Does having a purpose – a sense of direction and goals – add years to our life span? Increasing studies suggest that finding a purpose for your life may add years to it. Having well-defined motivations in life is thought to empower individuals to engage in regular and long-term goals that give driven individuals to navigate life with a healthy sense of motivation, and in a way, better life satisfaction.
Stemming from Dan Buettner’s “Power 9®” principles, downshifting can be understood as a lifestyle choice to seek ways to manage stress levels – even Blue Zone residents are not spared from the various forms of stressors from everyday life and perhaps from conditions outside their control. Research has shown that stress activates inflammatory responses in […]
Practised as part of the blue zones’ residents’ daily routine, moving naturally in a nutshell simply means making the best of everyday moments to be physically active.
The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.
As we experience different types and intensities of stressors in our daily lives, studies have shown that prolonged exposure to stress can increase inflammation in our body. In this article, we’ll explore the various stress busters our Blue Zone residents are engaged in – perhaps there are insights to glean from what they do.
Following the previous article published on Better Living and Longevity: The Blue Zone Diet, this article introduces the key ideas behind the active lifestyle frequently depicted by the centenarians in the Blue Zones across Italy, Japan, Greece, the United States and Costa Rica.
Introduced by a team of demographic researchers in 2004 by Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain et al., a Blue Zone essentially refers to a region where its local population experiences exceptionally high longevity.