If you long to live until 100, then you’re in the right place. We have some of the most common health tips that centennials around the world follow. As you will soon see, it’s easier than you’d think.
Dan Buettner, the author of The Blue Zonesand The Blue Zone Solution, identified parts of the world that have the highest concentrations of centennials and named them blue zones. Not only do these places have the highest concentration of people over 100, but they also have extremely low rates of chronic diseases. There are currently five blue zones: Loma Linda, California; Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and the Ogliastra region of Sardinia.
Here are some tips from the blue zone population:
Exercise every day: By exercise, they don’t necessarily mean that you need to hit up the gym every single day. Rather, make a habit out of staying active—when you have the chance, choose to walk instead of drive. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, plant a garden, do anything as long as it keeps you active and not sitting down all day.
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No interest in that! Watched Mom and Dad go to 95. Not my gig. I don't want to get in that shape. It's obviously not fun.
ReplyDeleteLuckily, I have a home in one of those blue zones and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Looking forward to being active and vibrant as along as possible.
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