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What do the Blue Zones have in common?
According to Live to 100, these five spots share some similar elements:
A plant-based diet,
natural movement,
and putting family first — that have been linked to longevity and health.
Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones executive producer Angus Wall says that MakeMake Entertainment collaborated with Buettner for
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In fact, social health is linked to a 50 percent boost in longevity, making it as important to our lifespan as avoiding smoking, tackling obesity, and regular exercise. We urgently need to prioritize and invest in social health
Give Your Social Health a Decent Workout
Feeling part of a community helps us to feel seen and gives us confidence and identity, and reaching other steps on the hierarchy of needs becomes much easier with a social support system. A strong social network may help in times of crisis, support with job search or with moving houses. It may also be instrumental in inspiring us to reach our full... See more
Being happy or unhappy in life comes down to this one thing
Aspects of well-being
Sense of belonging, feeling anchored, community
Sense of purpose
Sense of self
Nutrition
Exercise and connection to body
Connection to nature (the divine)
Love - family, parters, friends
Joy, play, flow state
Restorative Cities: Urban Design for Mental Health and Wellbeing
youtube.comImproving Public Health Through Community Design | Gary Gaston | TEDxNashvilleSalon
youtube.comWalkable urbanism continues to produce robust economic benefits. The report finds that housing sells for a 34% higher price per square foot compared to auto-oriented areas, while the premium for office and multifamily rentals is 47%. These cities have also experienced migration gains from under-35, educated, mobile professionals, who prioritize... See more
Ben Abramson • Why Is It So Difficult To Build Walkable Places?
Transportation equity is not a discrete problem. It poses a barrier to accessing everything that constitutes a good quality of life; healthcare, fresh food, public Wi-Fi, friends, education, jobs, and voting. If everything is brought within a 15 minute radius, not only does car ownership become widely unnecessary, prompting the provision of a... See more