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Supplements, superfoods, and health hacks are advertised constantly to those looking to live a long, healthy life, but focusing on just those quick solutions is not very effective, according to leading longevity researcher Dan Buettner. On a recent episode of "Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris," Buettner, who popularized the world's Blue Zones, spoke about how attempting to achieve good health through extreme measures can be counterproductive. In "five corners of the world," blue zones are living on average eight years longer than Americans, Buettner said. Yet, "none of them are tracking their steps, or taking superfoods, or running down to Costa Rica for stem cells." There's something that people in Blue Zones do that most Americans don't, and probably should, he noted.
Persons: Dan Buettner, Dan Harris, Buettner Locations: Costa Rica
Read previewThe Atlantic diet, based on traditional eating habits in regions of Spain and Portugal, could help you switch up your snacking habits for a longer, healthier life, according to a dietitian. AdvertisementFollowing a flexible eating plan like the Atlantic diet can help you make healthier long-term choices, such as swapping out processed snack foods for nutritious but delicious alternatives. Adding more beans to your diet can also help you follow the more flexitarian eating style of the Atlantic diet and its Mediterranean cousin by eating meat in moderation. You don't have to opt for tuna if you prefer salmon or even sardines since all kinds of seafood are encouraged on the Atlantic diet. While the Atlantic diet does emphasize whole foods, the focus is adding more healthy foods to your diet, instead of trying to cut back or deprive yourself.
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Read previewThere's more to see on the white sand beaches of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula than the beautiful jungle coastline. As one of the world's original Blue Zones, residents there live longer, healthier lives than the global average. Locals I spoke to said the Blue Zone lifestyle is real, but it's fading. Related storiesMaintaining a Blue Zone lifestyle in a modern-day world doesn't happen automatically — it takes daily effort and intention. In speaking with them, it became clear that Blue Zone living makes wellness a routine built into daily life, and simple habits are best for that.
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download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewJoan Sabaté is admittedly "nutty" about good health and nutrition. Crispin la valiente/Getty ImagesIn traditional Spanish fashion, the biggest meal of Sabaté's day is usually lunch, where "we eat a pot of beans." AdvertisementIf breakfast is hearty enough, he'll do a late lunch and perhaps skip having a third meal altogether. At home, his meal plan is generally vegetarian and fairly low-dairy, but Sabaté isn't opposed to having some omega-3-rich fish when he goes out to eat.
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"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
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
download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. In the US, federal experts recommend filling half of your daily plate with nutrient-packed whole fruits and a colorful variety of veggies. nata_vkusidey/Getty Images"Start with beans and a grain," Buettner said. Buettner says the beautiful thing about this simple bean + grain equation is that we all probably know how to do it already. What's your favorite bean and whole grain combo and how long does it take you to make it?
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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
To Costa Ricans, what we eat is just as important as the experience in the kitchen and around the table. The best way to describe Costa Rican cuisine is simple and fresh. Fresh fruit and vegetablesFruit and vegetables in Costa Rica are generally eaten fresh, not out of a can or a freezer. We use a variety of vegetables in Costa Rican cooking, including potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, avocado, onion, beets, yucca and zucchini. Arroz con pollo is a traditional Costa Rican dish consisting of rice, a lot of chopped vegetables and different pieces of chicken.
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A healthy 30-year-old woman today has up to a 22% chance of living to 100, according to the Stanford Center on Longevity. In contrast, a woman born in 1920 had around a 2% chance of living to 100, according to actuary Mary Pat Campbell. AdvertisementElizabeth Francis receiving her 'Oldest living Texan' plaque. Centenarians in the world's Blue Zones, where people live to over 100 more often than in other populations, also tend to eat plenty of vegetables and whole foods. Practice moderationJohn Tinniswood, from the UK — who is currently the oldest living man at 111 years old — and Japanese Kane Taneka — who was the second oldest person in recorded history when he died at 119 in 2022 — both do everything in moderation.
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Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula is one of the world's blue zones, where residents live longer. I tried the Costa Rican diet for about two weeks and saw big differences to meals in the US. Here are three ways to bring elements of the Blue Zone diet back home. AdvertisementLast month, as I explored Costa Rica's Pacific coast, I took particular care to visit the Blue Zone of the Nicoya Penninsula. But there are also clear differences in the local diet here compared to both elsewhere in the country and around the world.
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Read previewDiane Kochilas, a chef and cooking teacher, lives between Greece and the US, but Ikaria is her spiritual home. In recent years there has been growing interest in how islanders live from those looking to boost their own longevity. Related VideoHer new cookbook, "The Ikaria Way," aims to popularize the principles behind cooking in Ikaria. About 5 minutes before removing from heat, stir in all the fresh herbs and half the lemon juice. In a large serving bowl, combine the lentils with the chopped parsley, diced tomato, pepper, onion, scallions, and garlic.
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Read previewMy partner and I decided to splurge on a vacation to Costa Rica for a milestone birthday celebration this year. Costa Rica boasts 5% of the world's biodiversity, with white sand beaches and lush jungles to explore — a huge draw for us as animal lovers. My partner captured drone footage of our rafting trip down the Rio Celeste in Costa Rica. We chose to take a night walk that included a coffee and chocolate tour. I suggest a dedicated night walk tour, which usually begin at dusk, for a chance to see sloths and other creatures, rather than a gimmicky coffee and chocolate tour offered by many locations.
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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
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
To me, one unexpected food is at the top of the list of traditional ingredients: honey. On Ikaria, it's considered one of the island's secret ingredients for longevity, and many Ikarians start their day with a spoonful. When I'm in the States, I shop for Greek honey either in local Greek and Middle Eastern food stores or online. I stir it into herbal, green and black teas and use it a lot in smoothies with Greek yogurt. Sometimes I mix a spoonful of Greek honey into a little sparkling water and add some mint or citrus slices for a refreshing homemade soda.
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How long a person lives mostly comes down to their genes, life circumstances, and things we can't predict, van Raalte said. AdvertisementHowever, van Raalte said, there are certain things you can do to maximize your chances of living to 100. Don't smokeNot smoking is the only lifestyle factor proven to help you live longer, van Raalte said. Exercise"You need to do some kind of exercise," van Raalte said. Keep your mind activeAs well as staying physically fit, an active mind is also important for longevity, van Raalte said.
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"He called me and I said, 'Well, I guess we're gonna be in Mexico,'" Szekely says. My husband was due to go to England, and when we married, we were going to England," Szekely tells CNBC Make It. Deborah Szekely is 102 years old and works three days a week at the fitness resort and spa that she co-founded with her then-husband in 1940. Now, Rancho La Puerta is led by the Szekely's daughter, Sarah Livia Brightwood, who is the resort's president, but Deborah is still heavily involved in the resort's operations. I meet with the presenters [every] Tuesday, so I know what my guests are talking about," Szekely tells CNBC Make It.
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In those regions, he has found two cheap grocery store items that are a staple of many people's diets: Walnuts and beans. Related storiesBeans are hearty, cheap, protein-rich, belly-filling foods that people living in many of the world's longevity hotspots prioritize at almost every meal. Olive oil is also a science-backed addition to your dietBloomberg Creative/Getty Images"What about olive oil?" Behind the hype, there's good research backing up the benefits of regular olive oil consumption. "Olive oil shots!"
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Read previewAt 93, John Starbrook competes in water polo games, hits the gym up to twice a day, and only stopped running marathons five years ago. As average life spans rise and an aging population becomes a global reality, interest in staying healthy for longer is growing. But a healthy lifestyle appeared to offset the effects of genes linked to a shorter lifespan by 62%. But he really amped things up at age 53 when he got into running marathons. Research suggests social bonds are an important part of a long, healthy life.
Persons: , John Starbrook, Starbrook, Judy Organizations: Service, UK, Guardian, Business, McKinsey, US News, University of Bergen, US Health Department, Department, London, Research Locations: Norway, London
CNN —In travel news this week: submersible superyachts for billionaires, the megahub airport that could be the world’s busiest, plus new digital nomad visas in Turkey and Italy. New digital nomad visasPacking up your life and making a fresh start abroad is a dream for many, and new visa programs and tax incentives are making it a bit more achievable. Portugal, Spain and Costa Rica are some of the countries with popular digital nomad visas, and now there are two new options for remote workers. Turkey’s vibrant cities and glorious coastline can be enjoyed with its new digital nomad visa which is open to citizens of 36 countries, including the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom, ages 21 to 55. Italy’s long-anticipated digital nomad visa is also now accepting applications.
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I was born and raised, and currently live, in a small city in California called Loma Linda. As a dietitian and nutritionist here, I think a lot about how the foods we eat can help us feel better and thrive into our old age. Here is everything I eat in a day to help promote longevity and overall well-being. Whole grains can help keep your blood sugar levels stable because they are absorbed more slowly into the body. If I opt for soft tofu, I'll cut it into cubes, drizzle it with Vietnamese Hoisin sauce, and sprinkle it with furikake, a seasoning made from nori seaweed, sesame seeds, sugar and salt.
Persons: Stanley, bok choy Organizations: Linda, Studies Locations: California, U.S, America
They initially mulled over relocating to four potential destinations – Ghana, Sweden, Mexico, and of course, Costa Rica. There’s something energetic about being in Costa Rica.”‘Serendipitous’ move"There’s something energetic about being in Costa Rica," says Ward-Hopper. The community really looked out for each other.”New additionTheir son Nicolai was born in Costa Rica in 2020. “So for us it is more affordable, it’s getting more expensive as more people move to Costa Rica. “I guess we’re more nomadic than stationary, but Costa Rica feels like home.”
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Simple snacks from the Mediterranean diet can help you cut back on processed food like potato chips, according to a dietician. The Mediterranean diet is all about focusing on moderation and nutrient-dense food instead of restriction, said registered dietitian and food writer Sheela Prakash, author of "Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food." Snacking doesn't have to be off-limits on the Mediterranean diet, but reaching for whole foods with a healthy dose of protein and fiber can be a more energizing option than processed foods. AdvertisementPrakash shared the go-to Mediterranean diet snacks that provide all-day energy and are delicious enough to distract her husband from junk food cravings. While it takes a bit more effort up front, prepping healthy snacks at home can make it easier to stick to a healthy diet long-term than more extreme measures like cutting out snacks completely, according to Prakash.
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download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMichael C. Donaldson, 84, is an entertainment lawyer by day — and a record-setting under-ice swimmer by night. And now I eat red meat very rarely. Red meat is high in saturated fats, which can increase the "bad" LDL cholesterol in the blood and can lead to cardiovascular disease. According to the Cleveland Clinic, red meat shouldn't be eaten more than once or twice a week, and choosing white meat or vegetarian options is generally healthier.
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