Tag: Blue Zones
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Why Eating a Big Breakfast Is Good for Your Longevity
If you think that skipping breakfast is a healthy move, you may be wrong! Did you know that longevity researchers recommend a BIG breakfast? According to science, the world’s longest-living populations all share this one breakfast attribute-they eat their largest meal of the day first. What can breakfast do for your longevity? If you are…
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A Blue Zones Guide To Improving Your Mental Health
Discovered by National Geographic explorer and author Dan Buettner, Blue Zones are regions of the world inhabited by some of the oldest and healthiest people on the planet. Not only are these areas void of disease but their inhabitants have also been found to have better rates of mental wellness. According to one study, residents of…
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How Did Loma Linda Become America’s Only Blue Zone?
While he was first developing the concept of Blue Zones, researcher, author, and explorer Dan Buettner realized that the regions in which he had identified people living the longest did not include anywhere in the United States. To address this, Buettner and his team did their research and soon discovered the city of Loma Linda, California. “I…
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World’s Oldest Practicing Doctor Turns 100: What’s His Secret To Longevity?
The world’s oldest practicing doctor recently celebrated his birthday, turning 100 years old. Dr. Howard Tucker was born on July 10, 1922, in Cleveland. While he has stopped seeing patients, he isn’t officially retired as he spends his time teaching medical residents at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, twice a week. Tucker lived…
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Doing Chores and Socializing Can Reduce Risk Of Dementia
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of doing chores. That said, I may need to re-evaluate this stance, especially if I want to protect my cognitive health. According to estimates, over 150 million people are expected to be diagnosed with dementia by 2050. With the number currently 55 million,…
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#SwedenGate: The Longevity Benefits of Sharing Food
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] If you and your family were about to eat dinner, and you had a friend over,…
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World’s Oldest Person Turns 128: What’s Her Secret To Longevity?
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] This past week, South African Johanna Mazibuko celebrated her 128th birthday. Yep, you read that right.…
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The Mediterranean Diet Will Help You Live Longer, Study Finds
Chances are that you’ve heard of the Mediterranean diet. It’s touted as the healthiest diet in the world. So, could the Mediterranean diet truly help you live a longer life? According to a recent study, the answer appears to be yes, especially if you’re 65 and older. The Mediterranean Diet is the Longevity Diet For…
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Blue Zone Diets: Food Secrets To Live To 100
You are what you eat and if you want to live to 100, then you might want to start eating the right foods. So, where do you start? Blue Zones are regions of the world inhabited by some of the oldest and healthiest people on the planet. The areas, discovered by Dan Buettner, a National…
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Betty White is 99: Her 8 Tips For A Long and Healthy Life
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Betty White recently turned the big, and incredible, 99 this past Sunday, leaving many fans wondering what the secret is to…