Want to live longer? Forget blue zones – these factors improve your chances of ageing well | Melissa Davey
Finding the perfect combination of lifestyle hacks to live to 110 irks many experts who are more interested in quality of life
There is a whole body of scientific research dedicated to uncovering the lifestyles of people living in blue zones – areas of the globe where a higher proportion of people seem to live exceptionally long lives beyond the age of 100.
From Okinawa in Japan to the island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean, the seven blue zone regions have given rise to books, diets, documentaries and endless social media posts from “wellness coaches” delving into what it is about these places that lead people to live for so long.
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