Residents Of This Southern California Town Live A Decade Longer Than The Rest Of Us; Here's Why
By Natasha Kayes|Published September 29, 2023
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I was born and raised in sunny Southern California and will never tire of the West Coast, although I spent several years living in Southeast Asia, about as far from California as you can get. Wherever I am in the world, I love straying from the beaten path, experiencing local life, and discovering hidden gems - camera in hand. The beach is my happy place and when I am not there (or writing), you will usually find me baking, watching movies, and cuddling my pugs. I have traveled around the country and around the world, and it never, ever gets old. Being able to combine my passion for travel and my love of writing is nothing short of a dream.
Have you ever heard of “blue zones?” Maybe, like me, you’ve run across a documentary about them. The term “blue zone” was coined by a National Geographic Explorer named Dan Buettner and has come to identify specific regions of the world where people have the highest life expectancy or areas with the highest ratio of people who live to 100 years of age. There are just five of these communities that have been identified across the globe, and one is right here in the United States. Loma Linda, California, is a Seventh-Day Adventist community whose lifestyle choices likely play a role in their lengthier lifespans.
The study of blue zones does not deny the part that genes play in a long life, and researchers agree that only those with the right genes actually live past the age of 100. That being said, there is no denying the benefits and longer life expectancy that come along with what has been dubbed the “Blue Zones Lifestyle.” Have you heard of these blue zone studies? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Learn more on the Blue Zones website.
Community and camaraderie are a big part of life in the blue zone. Want a fun way to bond with family and friends and create great memories? Check out the cool activities from The Adventure Challenge!
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