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☆ Daily habits like the 'Power Nine' support a long, healthy life, expert says—whether or not 'Blue Zones' are real
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

He deemed them blue zones — a term that first appeared in an academic paper about longevity in Sardinia, Italy published in 2004. I found that the centenarians in the blue zones were missing or dead when the study was conducted. "They were falling in regions that had terrible health, and surprisingly that was the shared characteristic of most blue zones. In the letter they state that Buettner's claims about four of the blue zones, Okinawa, Sardinia, Ikaria and Nicoya, "have been fully validated by strict demographic criteria." Buettner told The New York Times that he frequently visits the blue zones to make sure birth records are accurate.

Persons: Loma, Dan Buettner, Buettner, Saul Justin Newman, Newman, There's, bing, Newman's Organizations: National Geographic, Costa Rica Loma, University College London Centre for Longitudinal Studies, Vox Media, NPR, New York Times, Geographic Locations: Okinawa, Japan, Loma Linda, California, Sardinia, Italy, Japan Ikaria, Greece, Costa Rica, Calif, U.S, Ikaria

☆ Long-lost marine worm species photobombs seahorses, scientists say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Mindy Weisberger | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The long-lost worm is Haplosyllis anthogorgicola, a species of bristle worm, or polychaete. But as Forreau was sorting her underwater photos of seahorses and corals, she made another unexpected discovery: The worms’ coral burrows were visible in the images. Perhaps, she thought, that might also be the case in other photos of pygmy seahorses. Images of pygmy seahorses taken by scuba divers were crawling with worm photobombs. Worms’ limbs, heads and tails poked out of coral burrows in the hundreds; the scientists even counted seven examples of worms crawling on seahorses’ bodies.

Persons: Huzio Utinomo, Chloé Fourreau, “, ”, Karen Osborn, Osborn, Ai Takahata, ” Forreau, coauthors, Chloé, Forreau, ” Osborn, Mindy Weisberger Organizations: CNN, Kyoto University, Royal Society, Biological Sciences, University of, Smithsonian National Museum of, Royal Society B, Scientific Locations: Japan, Australia, Okinawa, Washington ,, Sukumo, Kochi, Worms, East Timor, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Taiwan

☆ A US invasion of Taiwan in WWII would have been a disaster. A Chinese operation faces similar dangers.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementThe US once planned an invasion and seizure of Taiwan that would have been as big as D-Day. The CMSI study makes clear that a US invasion of Taiwan in 1945 — or a Chinese invasion today — would be difficult and risky. The objective would be to occupy southern Taiwan and the mainland Chinese port of Xiamen across the Taiwan Strait. US troops suffered 50,000 casualties in two months of hard fighting in the Okinawa invasion. "Taiwanese military officers pay close attention to history, and especially the history of island warfare, urban warfare, and amphibious warfare," said Easton.

Persons: —, Ian Easton, Taiwan —, Adm, Ernest King, Douglas MacArthur, MacArthur's, Easton, Michael Peck Organizations: Service, China Maritime Studies Institute, Getty, US Navy, Army, Orange, Marine, US Marine Corps, Japan, Imperial, Defense, Foreign Policy, Rutgers Univ, Twitter, LinkedIn Locations: Taiwan, Pacific, China, Beijing, Battleship, Tennessee, Okinawa, Japan, Philippines, Normandy, Xiamen, AFP, Forbes

☆ 30 essential tips for living a longer, happier, more successful life with no regrets
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-31 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

The anti-aging market is littered with innovative products and procedures that promise consumers a healthier, happier, longer life. But prolonging your life isn't only about physical fitness: a near 90-year-long study from Harvard University found that those who live happier, longer lives have good relationships. If you want to live longer and feel more fulfilled you probably don't need lasers or freezers. 30 essential tips for living a longer, happier, more successful life1. If you can't drive, don't live somewhere where the doctor is a 30-minute car ride away.

Persons: superagers, dieticians, Warren, Buffets, Valter Longo, David Watson, Warren Buffet, Neil Paulvin, Danielle Miura, Mark La Spisa, García, Francesc Miralles, Charlie, Munger, Warren Buffett, it's, Thema Bryant Organizations: Harvard University, Italy —, Cancer Laboratory, IFOM, of Oncology, University of Notre Dame, GameStop Locations: New York City, Blue, Okinawa, Japan, Sardinia, Italy

☆ 5 lifestyle habits that can help you live to 100, according to leading longevity researchers
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

For nearly two years, I've been reporting on longevity and the lifestyle choices that seem to help people live longer. There is steady interest — from everyday people to researchers alike — in what it takes to live a long, healthy life. In blue zones, the physical activity is a lot less vigorous, but centenarians still move daily, Buettner said in his Netflix documentary, "Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones." 1 thing that can help you live a longer, happier life, according to an 86-year Harvard study that's still ongoing. "Having the right friends, that is the biggest secret to help these people in Blue Zones do the right things and avoid the wrong things."

Persons: I've, Valter Longo who's, Longo, Dan Buettner, centenarians, Buettner, Dan Harris, Arthur C, Brooks, it's, Marc Schulz, Dr, Robert Waldinger, Ikigai, George E . Vaillant Organizations: CNBC, Netflix, Harvard, Development, Harvard Gazette Locations: England, Okinawa, Japan

☆ I went to a longevity conference for the ultra-rich. Here's how they're planning to cheat death.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Hilary Brueck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementThe small Swiss town of Gstaad, nestled in the Bernese Alps, looks like a setting ripe for a Sound of Music-inspired fairytale. Longevity Investors Conference/David BiedertThis is where longevity seekers come each fall for an intimate conference connecting investors to entrepreneurs and scientists. AdvertisementYes, there is still some Swiss cheese, wine, and desserts on offer at the Longevity Investor's Conference for those who wish to indulge. Longevity Investors Conference/David BiedertInvestment is flowing into early-stage longevity companies that are bringing tests and products to market. Longevity Investors Conference/David BiedertEquipped with Starlink satellite internet, the boat is designed for "floating coworking."

Persons: —, David Biedert, Moritz, Marc Bernegger, Longevity.Technology, who've, Bryan Johnson, Nir Barzilai, Alex Colville, Emil Kendziorra, Tobias Reichmuth, rapamycin, berberine, nature's, Reichmuth, David Furman, who'd, Julie Andrews, Madonna, Valentino Organizations: Business, Service, Longevity, Conference, Academy for Health, David, Bold, Michelin Locations: Switzerland, Gstaad, Bernese, St, Singapore, Tel Aviv, Age1, San Francisco, Antarctica, Sardinia, Italy, Okinawa, Japan, Zurich

☆ What these homebuyers and owners told us an interest rate cut means to them
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Last month, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point and signaled that more cuts are coming. He hopes interest rate cuts will increase his buying power. Mortgage rates have steadily fallen in anticipation of further interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Mortgage rates have steadily fallen in anticipation of further interest rate cuts from the Fed, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to 6.12% in the week ended October 3, according to Freddie Mac. “Even a decent interest rate today far exceeds what we’ve been planning and budgeting on since we bought this home,” said Tony, who said his interest rate was 3.75%.

Persons: Robert Galvez, ”, Galvez, “, ” Galvez, Kamala Harris ’, homebuyers, Brandon Bell, Tony, Freddie Mac, it’s, Safiya Reid, Nico Williams, Reid, Nico Williams “ I’m, ” Reid, she’s Organizations: CNN, Federal Reserve, National Association of Realtors, Federal Housing Administration, NACA Locations: New Hampshire, Atlanta, Okinawa, Japan

☆ A 97-year-old Holocaust survivor and psychologist has just written her third book. She shares how resilience has helped her live a long and joyful life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In 1949, Eger moved to the US with her late husband, Béla Eger, and earned a psychology degree in 1969. She went on to become a best-selling author, a psychologist who specializes in healing trauma, and a great-grandmother to seven. AdvertisementAlmost 40 years after the Holocaust, Eger returned to Auschwitz to release her grief and survivor's guilt, she wrote in her memoir "The Choice." But we can choose how we live now," Eger, 97, writes in her new book "The Ballerina of Auschwitz." In Japan's Blue Zone Okinawa, a region where people live around a decade longer than the country's average, older residents remind themselves of their "ikigai," or life purpose, every morning.

Persons: Edith Eger, Eger, —, Magda, Béla, Edie, Jordan Engle, I'd, Engle, Marianne, centenarians, Klara, She's, it's Organizations: Service, Slovakian, Nazi, Complutense University of Madrid Locations: Auschwitz, Mauthausen, Austrian, Košice, Hungary, Béla Eger, Eger, San Diego

☆ World War II Historian Rates WWII Movie Battles
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Ian Phillips | Korey Isbell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Historian John McManus rates the accuracy of World War II battles in movies and TV shows. He describes the many challenges of the Battle of Okinawa as portrayed in "Hacksaw Ridge," starring Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, and Sam Worthington. He compares the portrayals of the Battle of Iwo Jima in Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers," starring Ryan Phillippe, Adam Beach, and Paul Walker; and "Letters From Iwo Jima," starring Ken Watanabe. He discusses World War II-era munitions in "The Pacific," starring Joseph Mazzello and Rami Malek. He breaks down the tank battles in "Battle of the Bulge," starring Henry Fonda and Charles Bronson.

Persons: John McManus, Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, Andrew Garfield, Vince Vaughn, Sam Worthington, Clint Eastwood's, Ryan Phillippe, Adam Beach, Paul Walker, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Mazzello, Rami Malek, Michael Bay's, Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Alec Baldwin, Nicolas Cage, Mark Ruffalo, Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Sean Penn, Jared Leto Organizations: Business Locations: Okinawa, Iwo Jima

☆ In a Taiwan war, the US could find itself fighting China without its top allies
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-21 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The study excluded nations that already faced a risk of direct conflict with China, the US and their respective allies. On the other hand, America's top allies don't share American fears that a massive Chinese military buildup and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's avowed determination to "reunify" Taiwan with China are steps toward war, but rather may be nationalistic posturing. AdvertisementYet if Japan, Australia, Britain and Canada are reluctant to confront China, there are actions they can take to help Taiwan. In addition, the four middle powers could play a role in mediators to prevent a Taiwan war from happening. "To build credibility with both great powers, the four middle powers need to rebuild and bolster their strategic autonomy, material power, and commitment to the Asia-Pacific region."

Persons: Rafiq Dossani, isn't, Xi Jinping's, China's, Dossani, Michael Peck Organizations: Service, America's, RAND Corp, RAND, Business, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Canada, Chinese Communist Party, NATO, Defense, Foreign Policy, Rutgers Univ, Twitter, LinkedIn Locations: Taiwan, China, Japan, Australia, Canada, American, South Korea, India, Beijing, Asia, South China, Pacific, Okinawa, East China, Britain, Europe, Forbes

☆ The US Navy's Red Sea fight is more intense than even the Tanker War in the 1980s, destroyer captain says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

One rare exception to this was the Tanker War that was a part of the larger Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s. "And that's why I compare that more so to World War II than, I'd say, even outpacing what was seen during the Tanker War." Specifically from the perspective of the almost non-stop air-defense engagements, the Red Sea fight has definitely been more intense than anything the US Navy has seen since World War II, including the Tanker War, he said. AdvertisementThe Second World War was much more intense given the fleets that were facing off. "Certainly, it's the most intense air-defense challenge we've encountered in a long time," Macy said of the Red Sea fight.

Persons: —, Houthi, Mason, Dwight D, Cmdr, Justin Smith, Samantha Alaman, Carney, Smith, Eisenhower, Archer Macy, Mark Duncan, Macy, we've Organizations: Service, US Navy, Business, Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, Navy, Tanker, AP, Center for Strategic, Studies ' Missile Defense, US Locations: Gulf of Aden, Korea, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq, Gulf, Aden, Persian Gulf, Tehran, Iraqi, Red, Persian, Salle, La Salle, Okinawa, Yemen

☆ Destroyer captain says the US Navy's Red Sea fight is more intense than even the Tanker War in the 1980s
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

☆ The US Navy needs to find more ships it can load up with missiles amid shipbuilding delays, Congress says with eyes on China
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewCongress has requested that the US Navy conduct a study looking into other ships it can arm with missiles given the pressing need to maintain US naval power amid ongoing shipbuilding delays. AdvertisementThe committee report added that it doesn't believe the Navy is adequately preparing to meet requirements for those capabilities in the near-term. Related storiesThe request comes in response to delays on the first new Constellation-class guided missile frigate, which won't be delivered until at least 2029, three years behind schedule, per a Navy report earlier this year. Newport News Shipbuilding workers and Navy sailors walk past the USS George Washington as it rests pier side.

Persons: —, George Washington, Jonathon Gruenke, Frank Kendall, Carlos Del Toro Organizations: Service, US Navy, Business, US Senate Armed Services Committee, Pacific Command, Navy, Newport News Shipbuilding, Virginian, Tribune, Getty, Columbia, Department of Defense, Air Force, Commonwealth of Locations: China, People's Republic of China, Columbia, Okinawa, Guam, Commonwealth, Northern Mariana

☆ Japan: US sending dozens of F-15EX, F35 fighter jets in $10 billion modernization
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Japan said basing the new fighter aircraft in the country would enhance US capabilities there. But from 2022, as the twin-engine fighters neared the end of their service life, the US Air Force began pulling them from Kadena. The F-15EX is the Air Force’s newest fighter jet, with the first operational plane delivered to the Oregon Air National Guard in early June. The F-35As that will be stationed at Misawa Air Base are the Air Force’s newest stealth fighters. F-35s deliver “an enhanced capability to survive in the advanced threat environment in which it was designed to operate,” an Air Force fact sheet says.

Persons: Yoshimasa Hayashi, Carlos Barria, 15EX, Peter Layton, ” Layton, Layton, ”, CNN’s Hanako Montgomery Organizations: CNN, Defense Department, Pentagon, Japan Alliance, Misawa Air Base, Kadena Air Base, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, U.S . Air Force, Chinese Communist Party, US Air Force, Boeing, Military, Air Force’s, Oregon Air National Guard, USAF, Air Force, Griffith Asia Institute, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Locations: Japan, Okinawa, Hiroshima, Honshu, United States, U.S, China, Russia, North Korea, Tokyo, East, North, Pyongyang, Britain, Australia, Nevada, Taiwan, Kadena, Washington

☆ 9 of the most impactful quotes from 'Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

"Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" is an international bestseller and among the most well-known books about longevity. These quotes stood out as the most impactful for people who read "Ikigai." "The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for." Embrace the state of flow"Concentrating on one thing at a time may be the single most important factor in achieving flow." Plus, sign up for CNBC Make It's newsletter to get tips and tricks for success at work, with money and in life.

Persons: Héctor García, Francesc Miralles, — Organizations: CNBC Locations: Okinawa, Japan

☆ Peleliu: US Marine Corps rebuilds runway on site of ‘nightmare’ World War II battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The Marines named the rebuilt landing strip the “Sledge” runway in honor of a veteran of the Peleliu battle, Pfc. The United States must recapitalize islands gained during World War II to form a Second Island Chain of strategic expeditionary points,” Georgulis wrote. For Washington, establishing strong ties to Pacific island states is also seen as a way to keep China from gaining footholds in the region. Along with the runway, US Marines are helping make improvements to the Peleliu Civic Center Museum, to house artifacts from the World War II battle. At an event last month marking the landing of the Marine aircraft on Peleliu, island Gov.

Persons: weren’t, Eugene Sledge, Corbis, Sledge, Grant Georgulis, ” Georgulis, Xi Jinping, Biden, Palauans, Carlos Del Toro, Del Toro, Surangel Whipps, Emais Roberts, ” Organizations: CNN, Marine Corps, Marines, KC, Heritage Command, 1st Marine Regiment, HBO, ” Troops, First Marine Division, Pentagon, “, US Air Force, US Defense Department, Marshall, Xinhua, US Coast Guard, US, Palau, Peleliu Civic Center Museum, Marine, Gov Locations: Peleliu, China, Palau, Okinawa, ”, Beijing, Japan, Philippines, United States, Marianas, Guam, China’s, Yap, Federated States, Micronesia, Pacific, Washington, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Palau’s, Koror, South Korea, Taiwan

☆ These 3 daily practices are the Japanese 'secret' for a 'long and happy life,' says authors of 'Ikigai'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Blue Zones are areas in the world with the most people living the longest lives. On average, Okinawan women live longer lives than women from all other areas worldwide, according to longevity expert Dan Buettner. Additionally, "Okinawans have less cancer, heart disease and dementia than Americans," Buettner wrote on his site. The pair interviewed over 100 of the oldest people in Okinawa and wrote about the principles and techniques that Japanese centenarians adhere to daily in their book titled Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life. Here are a few of the practices that contribute to the longevity and happiness of some of Japan's longest-living people.

Persons: you've, Dan Buettner, Buettner, Héctor García, Francesc Miralles Locations: Okinawa, Japan

☆ A US Marine Corps attack helicopter fired off a new 'fire and forget' missile for the first time in the Pacific, striking a moving vessel
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A US Marine Corps attack helicopter fired a new missile towards a moving sea target in the Pacific. The JAGM faced earlier testing challenges, but it is considered key to boosting the lethality of US attack helicopters. AdvertisementA US Marine Corps attack helicopter fired off a new missile in the Pacific earlier this week, striking a moving target vessel and marking a first for the weapon. The test is a notable moment in the development of the precision missile, which faced struggles in its initial testing. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit announced the strike exercise on Friday, revealing that two days earlier, an AH-1Z Viper "fired a live AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM), striking a towed moving training vessel during a training mission at sea."

Persons: — Organizations: US Marine Corps, Service, Marine Corps, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Business Locations: Philippine, Okinawa

Tokyo CNN —Japanese prosecutors have charged a US Air Force member with allegedly kidnapping and raping an underage girl just before Christmas last year, Okinawa police confirmed to CNN on Wednesday. Washington was released on bail and transferred to the Kadena US Air Base in Okinawa for custody, according to a government spokesperson. The court’s spokesperson told CNN they do not have any details regarding the airman’s legal representation. The embassy told CNN in a phone call to contact Kadena Air Base, where Washington was based, for information on the case. CNN has contacted Kadena Air Base for comment.

Persons: Brennon, ”, Denny Tamaki, “, Alvin G, Nelson III, ” Nelson, Masataka Okano, Rahm Emanuel, Joe Biden, Fumio Kishida, Yoon Suk, David, Biden Organizations: Tokyo CNN, US Air Force, Okinawa, CNN, Kadena US Air Base, Ospreys, Okinawa Gov, Kadena Air Base, Kadena, US Navy, Mount, Japan’s, Foreign Affairs, Washington, Japanese Foreign Ministry, Embassy, Japanese, South Locations: . Washington, Naha, Okinawa’s, Washington, Okinawa, Tokyo, China, North Korea, ” Washington, Japan, curfews, Beijing

☆ People who live long, healthy lives have these 9 things in common—'I call them the Power Nine,' longevity researcher says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The possibility of living a longer, healthier life is more attractive than ever, and for guidance, we can look to the daily practices of people who live the longest. There are five areas in the world where people's life expectancies exceed the average expectation. These places, commonly known as the Blue Zones, are:Okinawa, JapanIkaria, GreeceNicoya, Costa RicaLoma Linda, Calif., U.S.Sardinia, ItalyDan Buettner is a longevity expert who visited these areas and classified them as Blue Zones. Buettner recently appeared on an episode of "Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris," and discussed the similarities that people in these parts of the world share. "I call them the Power Nine."

Persons: Italy Dan Buettner, Dan Harris, Buettner Organizations: Costa Rica Loma Locations: Okinawa, Japan Ikaria, Greece, Costa Rica, Calif, U.S, Sardinia, Italy

☆ The 5 places with the world's longest-living people all have this in common: 'It seems to make us happier'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-09 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

After 20 years of interviewing centenarians and visiting "Blue Zones," the areas in the world where people tend to live the longest, Dan Buettner learned something that he didn't expect. "When you take worldwide data on happiness, and you control for everything else, you find that people who live next to water are...happier than people who [don't]," Buettner says. In fact, all five Blue Zones — Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, Calif., U.S.; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica — are on the water. "It may be the tranquilizing effect of water or it may be that the climate is moderated because of the water," Buettner says. A 2017 systematic review published in BMJ Open found that spending time near coasts, lakes or rivers can "promote health and well-being and prevent disease."

Persons: centenarians, Dan Buettner, Buettner, Loma Locations: Okinawa, Japan, Sardinia, Italy, Calif, Ikaria, Greece, Costa Rica

More than a year later, she is still in debt and resorting to sex work to pay her bills. But now she would have to repay him – with sex work the only way to raise the cash. Yu is one of hundreds of women coerced to sell their bodies after frequenting Japan’s so-called “host clubs,” experts told CNN. Of those detained, 40% told police they were soliciting to repay debts run up at host clubs, NHK reported. “It’s a romance scam, basically,” said Ayaka Shiomura, a member of Japan’s upper house of parliament, who has unsuccessfully pushed for better safeguards against exploitative host clubs.

Persons: Tokyo CNN — Yu, she’d, Yu, ’ ”, “, ” Yu, Daniel Campisi, Behrouz Meheri, ”, Ayaka Shiomura, Mikami Rui, ” Mikami Rui, Hidemori, Gen, Shiomura, “ let’s, ” –, ‘, ’ ” Yu, –, Rui, “ I’m Organizations: Tokyo CNN, CNN, Getty, Tokyo, NHK, Asahi Shimbun, International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Locations: Japan’s, Kabukicho, Tokyo, AFP, Japan, Okinawa, Macao, Hong Kong

☆ I study the world's 'Blue Zones': This is the No. 1 thing 20-year-olds looking to live longer should do
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

For two decades, Dan Buettner has studied longevity in places like Ikaria, Greece and Okinawa, Japan. While identifying the world's "Blue Zones," the five areas with the longest-living people, the researcher has studied what factors lead to prolonged lifespans. "The average 20-year-old female could live about 10 extra years if they ate a Blue Zone type diet," Buettner says, referring to a whole-food, plant-based diet. Men, he found, could live an extra 13 years if they eat like Blue Zone residents. Buettner says there is one key thing people in their 20s can do right now to boost their longevity.

Persons: Dan Buettner, Buettner Locations: Ikaria, Greece, Okinawa, Japan

☆ World War II veteran Robert Persichitti dies at 102 while traveling to France for D-Day’s 80th anniversary
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Robert Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II US Navy veteran, died last week while on his way to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, according to Honor Flight Rochester, a veteran’s organization. Persichitti was a “wonderful, pleasant, humble guy,” who was “easy know, easy to talk to,” said Honor Flight Rochester President and CEO Richard Stewart, who told CNN he learned of his friend’s death last Friday. Persichitti fell ill last week during a stop in Germany while headed for Normandy, Al DeCarlo, a friend who was traveling with Persichitti, told CNN affiliate WHAM. “She put his favorite singer, Frank Sinatra, on her phone and he peacefully left us.”Persichitti had heart problems in the past, “but for 102, I would say he was in superb health,” Stewart told CNN. Persichitti enjoyed traveling and speaking with younger generations about his experiences, often visiting schools to talk with students about World War II, his friend, Pastor William Leone, told WHAM.

Persons: Robert Persichitti, Persichitti, ”, Richard Stewart, “, Stewart, Nazi Germany —, Al DeCarlo, DeCarlo, ” DeCarlo, Frank Sinatra, ” Persichitti, ” Stewart, Bob’s, Pastor William Leone, WHAM, ” Leone Organizations: CNN, US Navy, Normandy —, New York, Veterans Hall of Fame, SUNY Buffalo Locations: France, Normandy, Nazi Germany, Pacific, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Guam, Germany, Pittsburgh, Rochester , New York

☆ I'm an American who ate at KFC in Japan. The dishes I tried blew away the chain's US offerings.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Nickelle Tilley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm an American living in Japan and I visited a Kentucky Fried Chicken location in Japan. The KFC in Japan had some unique menu items and some classics — I especially loved the Choco Pie. The Twisters (chicken wraps) also impressed me and I enjoyed a limited-edition fried chicken, too. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAs an American living in Japan, I love trying Japanese locations of American-owned fast-food chains.

Persons: I'm, — Organizations: KFC, Service, Business Locations: Japan, Kentucky, North Carolina, Okinawa

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