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The concept is simple and alluring: There are special regions around the world — called blue zones — where people regularly remain vibrant and active into their 90s and 100s, thanks to a simple set of behaviors that anyone can follow.
Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Actually Live Longer? Dana G. Smith 2024
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Failde hopes his findings could be used to add southern Galicia to the exclusive list of “blue zones”: a handful of world regions where people are said to live exceptionally long lives.
Do ‘blue zones,’ supposed havens of longevity, rest on shaky science? 2024
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But researcher Saul Justin Newman believes the large number of centenarians that are reported in blue zones are a result of something less remarkable: pension fraud and bad record keeping.
The 'Blue Zones' controversy, explained—and the daily habits that hold up if you want to live a long, healthy life Renée Onque 2024
plethora commented on the word blue zone
See purple zone.
July 23, 2008