Living a long, healthy life is a goal shared by many, and understanding the secrets to longevity has become a significant area of interest. The concept of “blue zones” refers to regions around the ...

WHEN YOU COMBINE a whole-food, plant-based diet with daily activity, stress reduction, and community involvement, does the outcome equal a longer, healthier life? Blue Zones experts seem to believe ...

If longevity is your goal, the Blue Zone Diet and lifestyle should be your go-to. This eating pattern is the norm in certain ...

The Blue Zone diet includes fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. The Mediterranean diet focuses on extra-virgin olive oil, fruits, vegetables, and fresh seafood. The Blue Zone diet may ...

Dr. Troy Mensen is a family medicine doctor based in the Chicago area. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and his doctorate at Des Moines University College of ...

Want to live to 100? Researching blue zones, areas where people live exceptionally long lives can provide some lessons. Longevity researcher Dan Buettner identified 5 of them Sardinia, Italy, Earia, ...

We all want to live longer. Or, more specifically: better for longer. We want steady energy levels, sound minds and the ability to go out and explore for decades to come. Which is probably why so many ...

Blue Zones and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today launched the "Blue Zones Certification Course for Physicians and Health Professionals." The new certification recognizes ...

San Marcos is looking for ways for its residents to live longer, healthier lives. The city wants to become the next “Blue Zone” city. KPBS North County reporter Alexander Nguyen looks into what it ...

In Western Finland, the longest-lived region thrives without following classic Blue Zone habits, while another community shows promising lifestyle patterns, challenging the idea that there’s only one ...

Miami Beach, FL, might be known for its spring break scene and the celebrities who are snatching up multimillion-dollar mansions, but it hopes to soon join the ranks of the world’s “blue zones”: ...