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Sardinia, Italy |<\/strong> One of the world’s strongest concentrations of male centenarians was found in Sardinia’s mountainous villages. Natural movement, a plant-heavy traditional diet, beans and whole grains, strong family ties and close-knit communities are among the characteristics associated with longevity. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/p>\n
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Okinawa, Japan |<\/strong> Okinawa was historically known for exceptionally high longevity, particularly among women. A traditional diet rich in vegetables, sweet potatoes and soy, along with daily movement, strong social networks, family ties and a sense of purpose, are key features of the Okinawan way of life. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/p>\n
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Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica | <\/strong>Nicoya has historically recorded unusually high survival into old age, particularly among men. A diet centred on beans, corn and vegetables, an active lifestyle, strong family connections and a sense of purpose are among the factors linked to its longevity. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/p>\n
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Ikaria, Greece |<\/strong> The Greek island of Ikaria is known for its high levels of healthy longevity and active older population. A Mediterranean-style diet, daily physical activity, strong family and community bonds and a slower pace of life are characteristic of the island. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/p>\n
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Loma Linda, California, USA |<\/strong> Loma Linda’s longevity story is closely associated with its large Seventh-day Adventist community. Plant-heavy diets, little smoking and alcohol, regular activity, strong social networks and an emphasis on family and faith are among the lifestyle factors associated with longer lives. (Image: Canva)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/p>\n
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What do Blue Zones have in common? <\/strong>Natural movement, plant-rich diets, strong social connections, family, purpose and lower stress are common threads across the five regions, although modernization has weakened longevity advantages in some areas, particularly Okinawa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nContinue Reading<\/span><\/button><\/p>\nNote To Readers<\/span><\/p>\nThe five places featured are the traditional Blue Zones identified through Dan Buettner’s research. Their lifestyle patterns are associated with longevity, but do not by themselves prove cause and effect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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