How often do you find yourself sitting on the floor in your day-to-day life? It turns out, sitting on the floor, while it may not be the most comfortable, is a simple way to improve your longevity. According to Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner, cultures that tend to keep their … [Read more...] about This simple Blue Zone habit can improve your longevity
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4 Food habits from Blue Zone centenarians
We recently wrote about the alcohol drinking habits of people who live in Blue Zones (regions in the world with the highest concentration of centenarians). But, as you might know, those habits on their own can do little to help you live longer if they’re not paired with the right … [Read more...] about 4 Food habits from Blue Zone centenarians
How people in Blue Zones drink alcohol
While there is quite a bit of debate around touting alcohol as something that is beneficial to our health, the fact of the matter is that people living in Blue Zones, which are places with the highest concentration of centenarians, do consume alcohol regularly—they just consume … [Read more...] about How people in Blue Zones drink alcohol
The Optimist View: Down to EarthーStorytelling as a solutions journalism medium
“Long-term survival on this planet for us and for all generations after us is a pretty good idea. Remember, the earth will probably always be here. We just may not be able to live on it for too long.” - Zac Efron BY Amelia Buckley and Arielle Tiango Little was known about … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: Down to EarthーStorytelling as a solutions journalism medium
6 dieting tips to help you prevent disease
Diet is one of the most powerful ways to protect yourself from disease. With that in mind, respected cardiologist Andrew Freeman has put together a list of 6 tips that will help you prevent disease while maintaining a healthy weight. You can find them below. Go as plant-based … [Read more...] about 6 dieting tips to help you prevent disease