We have some very healthy areas in the U.S. but after reading Dr. Nishant’s article on the Blue Zones I started to wonder why we don’t have more (areas where the population often lives past 100). There are many regions in this country where obesity is low and people are very active. Wait a second, I thought, could that be it: activity? While a great majority of Americans don’t get enough activity and suffer from chronic diseases and obesity, the other end of the spectrum is comprised...
by on September 30th, 2009 at 07:09 am

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  • Is Exercise Killing You? Be Still!
      We have some very healthy areas in the U.S. but after reading Dr. Nishant’s article on the Blue Zones I started to wonder why we don’t have more (areas where the population often lives past 100). There are many regions...
    by at September 30th, 2009 at 07:09 am
  • How to Live to 100, Secrets of a Long Life
    My great grandfather lived to 103 and received a letter from the Queen of England to mark the occasion. I want my own letter when I reach 100. In the U.S. I hear you get a letter from the President, not the Queen, though...
    by at September 11th, 2009 at 02:09 am