What does ‚Longevity‘ mean and what is this blog about?“
Longevity means making conscious choices in diet, exercise, and lifestyle to maximize the likelihood of a healthy, fulfilled life into old age. In this blog, you will learn how to strategically approach each of these areas to gain a comprehensive understanding and practical tips for sustainable longevity.
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Blue Zone Loma Linda: Insights into the Long Lives of Seventh-day Adventists in California
The Blue Zone Loma Linda in California stands unique among the Blue Zones – places around the world where people live longer and healthier lives. Unlike the other longevity hotspots that are islands or peninsulas maintaining their traditional ways of life, Loma Linda is an (almost) ordinary small town in the midst of the United… Read more
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Blue Zone Ikaria: Where Time Stands Still in Greece
The Blue Zone Ikaria, an idyllic island in Greece, is known as one of the places in the world where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives. The island, also known as „the island where people forget to die,“ spans an area of 255 km² and is part of the southern Sporades. Due to its… Read more
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Blue Zone Nicoya: Pursue the “Plan de Vida” for a Relaxed, Long Life
The Blue Zone Nicoya, a peninsula in Costa Rica, is recognized as one of the global „Blue Zones“ – areas where people lead exceptionally long and healthy lives. The likelihood of inhabitants of this approximately 130-kilometer-long peninsula on Costa Rica’s west coast living beyond 100 years is three and a half times higher than the… Read more
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Blue Zone Sardinia: La Dolce Vita for an Exceptional Life
The Italian island of Sardinia, part of the world’s five „Blue Zones,“ is noted for its extraordinary number of long-lived individuals. This longevity is concentrated especially in the mountain villages of the Ogliastra and Barbagia regions on the island’s remote eastern coast, where many still lead a traditional shepherd life. This article explores the unique… Read more
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Blue Zone Okinawa’s Secret Recipe for a Longer Life: Discover the Wisdom of the Blue Zone
The Blue Zone of Okinawa, one of the five globally recognized “Blue Zones,” is famed for its high number of centenarians. This Japanese archipelago offers fascinating insights into lifestyle habits contributing to an exceptionally long and healthy lifespan. Read more
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IGF-1 and Longevity: A Double-Edged Sword for Health and Lifespan!
Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), a crucial growth hormone, plays a key role in body development and cell regeneration. Essential for muscle mass and bone density, studies show high IGF-1 levels may also increase some disease risks. This article explores IGF-1’s complex impact on health span and longevity. Read more