Blue Zones: Lessons From the World’s Longest Lived
This article, authored by Dan Buettner and Sam Skemp, investigates five regions globally—Okinawa (Japan), Sardinia (Italy), Nicoya Peninsula (Costa Rica), Ikaria (Greece), and Loma Linda (California, USA)—where people live significantly longer lives. These “Blue Zones” share nine lifestyle characteristics, termed the “Power 9,” which include natural movement, purposeful living, stress