“The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer,” Buettner identified nine traits these five communities have in common: natural movement, living with a purpose, downshifting from ...

“Social time and community are vital in blue zones,” said Buettner. “Being surrounded by a supportive social network promotes healthy behaviors, reduces stress, and provides emotional resilience. In ...

Firefighters and EMTs have been undergoing specialized training to work on their communication skills during high-stress ...

Okinawa has long been a centerpiece of the Blue Zone narrative. Its residents are celebrated for their healthy diets, low-stress lifestyles and strong social ties. Many of the region’s centenarians ...

According to local residents and experts, genetics play a role, of course, but so do healthy habits, social connections and ...

Blue Zones Founder and National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner defended the concept’s authenticity amidst skepticism. Credits: Ed Schipul, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Blue Zones Founder and ...

“Our activities, behaviors, attitudes, moods, stress, our environment – all of these things play into the physiology of our bodies.” The concept of blue zones started when researchers found ...

Model healthy stress management for your team. Stress is inevitable, but with the right mindset and tools, it can become a crucial part of growth and achievement. For leaders and business owners ...