The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (721 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1426202741 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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What’s the prescription for success? National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity found in the Blue Zones: places in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. The most important thing you can do is building your own Right Tribe. In the Blue Zones around the world, people live in places where walking is the main means of transportation, where the sun shines strong all year long so they get enough vitamin D; where they have established social norms that bring people together in supportive groups or clubs. In The Blue Zones, I advocate reconnecting with your religious community and proactively building friendships with the right people. The Blue Zones book shows y
You’ll meet a 94-year-old farmer and self-confessed "ladies man" in Costa Rica, an 102-year-old grandmother in Okinawa, a 102-year-old Sardinian who hikes at least six miles a day, and others. By observing their lifestyles, Buettner’s teams have identified critical everyday choices that correspond with the cutting edge of longevity research—and distilled them into a few simple but powerful habits that anyone can embrace.. And in this dynamic book he discloses the recipe, blending this unique lifestyle formula with the latest scientific findings to inspire easy, lasting change that may add years to your life.Buettner’s colossal research effort, funded in part by the National Institute on Aging, has taken him from Costa Rica to Italy to Japan and beyond. What’s the prescription for success? National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity found in the Blue Zones: places in the world where higher percentages of people enj
Nola Woodbury said with joy and good health. A very readable exploration of the pockets of civilization where people live to be over 100 years old And they are vital and still engaged in life. It boils down to simple steps we can all take to live longer, with joy and good health.. The Geography of Healthful Living and Extreme Longevity Jan Peczkis Let's begin with content unmentioned by previous reviewers. In the United States, only about one male per 20,000 reaches age 100 (p. 44). The almost-daily consumption of nuts is important to good health and long life (e. g., p. 130). On the other hand, supplementation with DHEA, hu. Good Read Good Information. Very readable and doable.
His 2005 cover story for National Geographic magazine, "Secrets of Living Longer," was a finalist for the National Magazine Award. Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Explorer, a writer, and the founder of Quest Network, Inc. He has appeared on CNN, David Letterman, Good Morning America, Primetime Live, and the Today Show to discuss his Blue Zone research and has delivered mor