What do residents of Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and Loma Linda, California have in common? They have amazingly long—and healthy—lives. Dan Buettner of National Geographic teamed up with the National Institute on Aging to find places around the world with lifestyles which support longevity beyond that of people in the majority of other places. There is no magic bullet, no magic diet. But across these diverse cultures, some significant commonalities appeared. Learn more in this informative and engaging TED talk.

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  • Dan Buettner describes these long-life areas as Blue Zone.  Learn more at the website which is chockablock with fascinating information.
  • Read Buettner’s latest book, Thrive, which offers some fascinating stories of how different cultures achieve happiness.
  • Practice mindful eating with elder family members or friends using a healthy recipe, then share some great stories.

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