People who live long, healthy lives have these 9 things in common—'I call them the Power Nine,' longevity researcher says
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People who live long, healthy lives have these 9 things in common—'I call them the Power Nine,' longevity researcher says
Research has long shown that health and longevity come down to five fundamental lifestyle behaviors: exercising regularly, eating a nutritious diet, eschewing cigarettes, limiting alcohol consumption and nurturing meaningful relationships.
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According to Dan Buettner, the nine lifestyle habits that link the Blue Zone inhabitants are:
- Eating a (mostly) plant-based diet
- Engaging in moderate, regular physical activity
- Ensuring a balanced caloric intake
- Having a life purpose
- Maintaining low levels of stress
- Drinking limited amounts of alcohol (emphasis on “limited”, not “drinking”)
- Being
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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.
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