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“I don’t know! I guess I just forgot to die.” — Ikarian resident [Stamatis] Moraitis told Blue Zones Founder @thedanbuettner
Read more: upworthy.com/greek-man-went-…
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Low levels of environmental stress from things like fasting are actually good for our bodies. Discover more: bluezones.com/2019/01/fastin…
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"One of the best ways we can support our immunity is by supporting our gut microbiome—keeping it healthy by keeping our diet diverse and plant-based." —@TheGutHealthDoc
Learn more: bluezones.com/2022/08/10-foo…
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"[Blue Zones Founder Dan] Buettner (@thedanbuettner) describes minestrone as 'a potpourri of fibers' that nurtures the gut microbiome and supports production of short-chain fatty acids associated with lower inflammation. malaysia.news.yahoo.com/why-…
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Jun 9
The water content in fresh produce can also keep you hydrated throughout the day, too! Read more: bluezones.com/2015/06/rethin…
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"When there’s a problem, a conflict, or an urgent decision that needs to be addressed, consider skipping the sunless conference room and plan a walking meeting." Read more: bluezones.com/2026/05/treadm…
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Discover the Blue Zones™ Experience at Hilton Head Health Wellness Resort & Spa, a celebrated wellness resort on South Carolina’s scenic coast. BOOK NOW: bluezones.com/retreats/ #bluezones #livebetterlonger #longevity @HHHealth_H3
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This cultural practice of calorie restriction and mindful eating is part of the reason that Okinawa has a higher percentage of centenarians than anywhere else in the world. —Blue Zones Founder @thedanbuettner
Read more: bluezones.com/2022/06/wear-b…
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Jun 1
Cavolo nero, or Tuscan kale (an Italian variety of kale, originally from Tuscany) is the star ingredient of this must-try hearty and healthy Chili Linguini with Cavolo Nero. Get the recipe: bluezones.com/recipe/chili-l…
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“People who pay attention to their spiritual side have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, depression, stress, and suicide, and their immune systems seem to work better … ”—Blue Zones Founder @thedanbuettner
Learn more: bluezones.com/2017/07/religi…
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May 26
"They focus on enjoying life, not extending it; and thus, ironically, extending it." Read more: mentalfloss.com/culture/5-bl…
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"...80-90% of the serotonin in our body is made in our digestive tract. So anxiety can be explained on a biochemical level by the health of our gut." Read the full interview: bluezones.com/2019/02/sugar-…
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"In America, we tend to associate partying with decadence. But in the blue zones, partying is actually a longevity hack." —Blue Zones Founder @thedanbuettner
Read more: upworthy.com/blue-zone-exper…
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Put these cubes on your dinner table, on your desk, on the kitchen counter, or anywhere else where it'll remind you to downshift often and reduce stress.
GET THE FREE DOWNSHIFT STRESS CUBES PRINTABLES: bluezones.com/blue-zones-str…
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May 19
"New research suggests that what people living with chronic mental illnesses need most to succeed at work is for their managers to be flexible and trust them." Read more: bluezones.com/2026/05/how-of…
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"It turns out that living a long life might not require much more than walking, eating plants, and compassion toward others." Read more: vegnews.com/david-attenborou…
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The internet is so replete with grandma-based content – and avid followers eager to learn from them – that these wise elder cooks have come to be known collectively as “grandfluencers.” bluezones.com/2024/11/what-i…
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May 14
Swedish fika shares the same spirit as many daily rituals practiced in the world’s blue zones, where people have found true work-life balance and mastered the art of self-care. Read more: bluezones.com/2025/11/how-fo…
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In the blue zones regions of the world, whole grains are one of the top "Four Always" foods they include regularly in their diets. Get the recipe: bluezones.com/recipe/lemon-v…
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"One of the most interesting things to me and one of my goals as a photographer was to make aging aspirational." —Photographer and Blue Zones Fellow David McLain
Watch the full clip: wearegreenbay.com/local5live…
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