Blue Zones are areas in the world where people live the longest and are the healthiest. This includes Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Lima Linda, California.
After scientific data was poured into this study, the trend of longevity hot spots was targeted and deemed Blue Zones. It's now a study that showcases the lifestyle and environment of the world's oldest people in an immediate area.
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Dan Buettner is the Blue Zones, LLC founder. He and his team have defined nine specific lifestyle habits that solidify the Blue Zones.
There are four groups: Eating wisely, connecting, moving, and having the right outlook. These four groups have the Power 9 subgroups that go into living a long and healthy life.
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Now, the Blue Zones group is working on creating other zones in the world that promote healthy longevity. Their first effort was in Albert Lea, Minnesota which seemed to be a success.
It seems that eating healthy is the best way to live a long life, as well as being active. Having a happy mind helps, too.