Blue Zones

"Of the 350 people we studied, not a single one pursued health, not a single one pursued longevity or resilience or purpose or connection or happiness. None of them woke up and said, 'Hey, I'm going to be happier. I'm going to do a 5K run. I'm going to go make some friends.' None of them pursued it. It ensued just like nobody in the Western world pursues isolation or type two diabetes or stress. It ensues as a byproduct, and this is the second aha, byproduct of where you live, aka, your environment and who you take the journey of life with." —Danny Buettner, EVP and Chief Development Officer of Blue Zones LISTEN NOW: https://lnkd.in/gji5Xp6C #bluezones #bluezoneslife #liverbetterlonger #longevity

ADDRESSING RECENT MISINFORMATION ABOUT BLUE ZONES The misinformation which has been recently cited by the media to cast doubt on Blue Zones research is a discredited paper written by a non-expert which has continuously failed scientific peer review. READ MORE: Blue Zones official response: https://lnkd.in/gnxghjrc Demographers’ Statement in response to the misinformation: https://lnkd.in/gG77tFQ8 Unfortunately, the global interest in Blue Zones and the clickable headline has been leveraged by some media outlets and reporters who lack the scientific literacy to understand it is not new research or data, but an unsubstantiated theory. These tactics exemplify junk science: bypassing peer review, exploiting media gullibility, and spreading misinformation. The fact that even some reputable outlets gave so much attention to this pre-print is disconcerting. The pressure for clicks and views has incentivized media outlets to publish fringe “science” with negative effects. This is an unfortunate example of focusing on controversy (Myth-busting! Fraud! Conspiracy!) while neglecting the overwhelming consensus of actual experts in the field. Learn more about the original Blue Zones research, criteria, and validation: https://lnkd.in/gNmJdZjc

"While there is no changing the genes we are born with, we can influence epigenetic changes in how those genes function through our everyday choices — what we eat, how we sleep, how we manage stress — in ways that can help treat or prevent certain diseases." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/geh-Rv_C #bluezones #bluezoneslife #liverbetterlonger #longevity

We're excited to be a presenting sponsor of the 2024 Lifestyle Medicine Conference. Please join us as we join forces to push forward a lifestyle-first approach to healthcare (lmconference.org). OPENING KEYNOTE + FIRESIDE CHAT Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner will be delivering the opening address on Sunday, Oct 27 at 5pm. Blue Zones CEO Ben Leedle will moderate the Fireside Chat immediately following the opening address. BLUE ZONES HEALTH PANEL Please also join us for “Blue Zones Health: Join the Movement!” on Tuesday, Oct 29 at 12:15PM. Dexter Shurney, MD, MPH, MBA, will moderate. Learn about how we are focusing healthcare on the business of reversing disease to achieve more good years for patients, clinicians, and providers. Stop by the Blue Zones booth to say hello. See you there! Learn more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/gQEeRNkz #bluezones #bluezoneslife #longevity #livebetterlonger #lifestylemedicine #ACLMxBlueZones American College of Lifestyle Medicine

"The public parks also serve as a hub for community, a factor that all longevity researchers agree is essential to living a long, healthy life." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dC6459fd #bluezones #bluezoneslife #liverbetterlonger #longevity #Singapore

We distilled more than 150 dietary surveys of the world’s longest-lived people (centenarians in the blue zones) to discover the secrets of a longevity diet. These 11 simple guidelines reflect how the world’s longest-lived people ate for most of their lives. By adopting some of the healthy eating principles into your daily life, you too can Live Better, Longer. Head to the link in our bio to learn more. https://lnkd.in/g7stMuQ ILLUSTRATION: Wendy Teasdale (@wendyteasdaleart) #BlueZones #bluezoneslife #liverbetterlonger #longevity #bluezonesdiet

Watch this clip to learn about the exciting, community-led Blue Zones initiative that's launching in Sussex County. WATCH NOW: https://lnkd.in/gPyTGb3f #bluezones #bluezoneslife #liverbetterlonger #longevity

Join us from October 20 to 23 in Las Vegas as we share how Blue Zones is transforming health and well-being through innovation and lifestyle medicine. GOOD TO KNOW: Blue Zones is sponsoring the Healthy Aging Summit on the morning of October 23. Here's a description of the summit: Live longer, in healthier years. Glimpse into how we can better nurture and support our ever-growing aging population as the boom of individuals participating in Medicare and MA plans continues. Engage with experts in healthy aging, healthcare providers, payers, and top digital health leaders promoting longevity and well-being. This program will explore innovative models of preventive care, agetech and digital solutions, and Medicare reimbursement, all with a mission to empower older adults to live vibrant, independent lives, for longer. What's more? Dr. David Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM (specialist in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine, with particular expertise in nutrition; Founder and former Director of Yale University’s Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center; past President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; President and Founder of the non-profit True Health Initiative; Founder and CEO of Diet ID, Inc., and Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and Morse College, Yale University). will give the opening remarks on the Bold Stage at the show. LEARN MORE & REGISTER TODAY: https://lnkd.in/eg9vDN_X #bluezones #bluezoneslife #longevity #livebetterlonger

"This is our life now. This is your life now. Live in the now. This you will not regret." —Liz Leedle, author of Scream: The Dark and Humorous Lessons from a Cancer Warrior Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2xy3Wtc #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity

Immune health has been a hot topic ever since the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, but how many of us are taking necessary measures to protect our immune systems at all costs? Our own behaviors and choices have a definite impact on our health, and those choices can wreak some serious havoc on our immune systems. Rather than wait before it’s too late to strengthen your immunity, you can take matters into your own hands with preventative care. Read on to get 8 immune-compromising things you’ll want to avoid–starting now: https://lnkd.in/gtzkdW4V #bluezones #bluezoneslife #livebetterlonger #longevity