The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest
by Dan Buettner
National Geographic (2008)
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve enjoyed reading health books more and more.
The Blue Zones is one that’s a little different than the typical “how to”
suggestion books. This one is much more fun.
Remarkable groups of people manage to achieve longevity, naturally, enjoying longer life spans while remaining active and vital well into their 80s, 90s and 100s. These people can be found in the world’s “blue zones.” Blue zones are extraordinarily long-lived communities where common elements of lifestyle, diet and outlook add to the quantity and quality of life.
Concentrating on the 4 blue zones of Sardinia, Okinawa, Loma Linda, California and Costa Rica. Buettner goes to lengths to bring out the commonness and humanness of those he interviews. He seems to capture the realness of everyday lives and offers insights into why these folks live longer and stay healthy.
Blue Zone is very pleasant reading, laid out well with photos and key fact boxes. I like most of his examples of individuals, and I appreciated their excitement about life while getting older.
Your personal blue zone ends this story with lessons the author learned from his studies with practically presented insights. The book concludes with the message that the choice is ours whether or not to incorporate these proven lifestyles into our own lives.
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