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A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer. So, what’s the formula for success? National Geographic Explorer and author Dan Buettner has lead teams of researchers across the globe to uncover the secrets of Blue Zones—geographic regions where high percentages of centenarians are enjoying remarkably long, full and happy lives. In this week’s episode, I talk with Dan about his adventures in the Blue Zones and discuss what we can all learn from his findings.

Dan found commonalities amongst each of these Blue Zones which led to a formula for success that includes lifestyle, community and purpose. We delve into all these areas and discuss how achieving a long, healthy and happy life is something that goes far beyond personal responsibility. People in these longevity hot spots do not pursue health and happiness. Health and happiness ensues from the environment which they are in. Dan explains what you can do to design your surroundings to stack the deck in favour of health, longevity and happiness. We also discuss Dan’s Blue Zones Project – a health and longevity initiative that models the principles of communities around the world that have the longest living people and applies those principles to other cities and communities. The results have been staggering.

Finally, Dan explains how he has changed his own lifestyle following his research and he shares his top tips for living a longer and more fulfilling life. This is a fascinating conversation – I hope you enjoy it!

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

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Find out more about Dan and The Blue Zones:

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Blue Zones Website     

Blue Zones Vitality Test

Blue Zones Happiness Test

Books on The Blue Zones:

• The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People
• The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World’s Happiest People
• The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest

Further learning:

• Gallup World Poll
• nationalgeographic.com – About Dan Buettner
• TED Talk – How to live to be 100+
• outsideonline.com – Life Tips from Happiness Expert Dan Buettner 
• nbcnews.com – What ‘Blue Zone’ city Loma Linda, California can teach us about living longer 
• theguardian.com – The island of long life
• nytimes.com – My Dinner With Longevity Expert Dan Buettner (No Kale Required)

Dr Chatterjee’s related resources:

• Read about Mowai Mates and Purpose in The Stress Solution.
• Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar Plan
• Available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear
• Blog – How to L.I.V.E More
• Podcast – Making Movement Easier with Chris Boardman
• Podcast – Eating for Longevity with Professor Valter Longo
• Podcast – The Science of Happiness with Meik Wiking

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.