His groundbreaking work on longevity led to his 2005 national geographic cover story secrets of living longer and a second, the search. In 2012 dan buettner spoke with national geographic magazine editoratlarge cathy newman about longevity and reaching 100. For more than a decade, author dan buettner has been working to identify hot spots of longevity around the world. In this dynamic book he discloses the recipe, blending this unique lifestyle formula with the latest scientific findings to inspire easy, lasting change that may add years to your life. Costa ricas blue zone is a roughly 30milelong strip that runs along the spine of the nicoya peninsula.
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In this expanded paperback edition of his new york times bestseller, longevity expert dan buettner draws on his research from extraordinarily longlived communitiesblue zonesaround the globe to highlight the lifestyle, diet, outlook, and stresscoping practices that will add years to your life and life to your years. National geographic blue zones the science of living. National geographic announces lisa thomas promoted to. Lessons from the worlds happiest people, says the secret to happiness boils down to three things. Dan buettner and national geographic photographer david mclain spent two years traveling to the blue zones regions and collected 500year old recipes from the worlds longestlived people. National geographic author dan buettner reveals the secret. In this inspiring guide, youll find gamechanging tools drawn from global research and expert insights for achieving maximum fulfillment. Sardinias secrets of long life what gives the people of central sardinia extraordinary longevity. Lessons for living longer from the people whove lived the longest from the worlds largest community of readers. Apr 25, 2018 dan buettner is a bestselling writer who focuses on exploring the secrets of longevity. Bestselling author, longevity expert, and national geographic explorer dan buettner reports on health, fitness, diet, and aging, drawing on his research from extraordinarily longlived communitiesblue zonesaround the globe. National geographic blue zones the science of living longer. National geographic explorer dan buettner has lead teams of researchers across the globe to uncover the secrets of blue zonesgeographic regions where high percentages of centenarians are enjoying remarkably long, full lives.
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