We all live on the same beautiful planet, breathe the same air, eat food grown in the ground, and drink water extracted from the depths. But despite all this, some people manage to maintain good health, while others constantly suffer.. And among us there are those who manage to live much longer than others..

We are talking about people living in the so-called blue zones.. Their life expectancy is on average 10-12 years higher than in the rest of the world..

The concept of " They determined that most of the men who have reached the age of 100 live in Sardinia (province of Nuoro). Later this research was continued by Dan Buettner. It was he who identified 5 places on earth where people live much longer. The list includes villages located in Greece, Costa Rica, Italy, Japan and the USA..

Dan Buettner (Author of The Blue Zones. 9 rules for longevity from people who live the longest"

Buettner and his research team teamed up with National Geographic columnists. Their goal was to study the conditions and lifestyle of centenarians. Together, they looked for regions with the highest life expectancy overall, as well as regions with the most people over the age of 100..

As a result, a list of five places was compiled:.

•Province of Ogliastra, island of Sardinia. The highlands of the Italian peninsula are home to the most men who have reached the age of 100 years..

•Ikaria, Greece. This island in the Aegean Sea is notable for having one of the world's lowest middle-age death rates and the lowest rate of dementia..

•Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica. This region has the lowest mortality rate in middle age and is the second region with the highest concentration of male centenarians.

• Loma Linda, California. There are many Seventh-day Adventists in this city. They live 10 years longer than people living in other regions of North America.

•Okinawa, Japan. This island has the highest number of women over the age of 70..

Following this discovery, Buethner's team sought the help of doctors, anthropologists, demographers, and epidemiologists to determine what exactly drives high life expectancy in all these places..

Blue zones are located in different parts of the world. However, all residents of these regions have nine common habits that allow them to live longer and maintain good health..

You want to live longer, be happier and stay in good health for the rest of your life? Then take note of the following habits:.

Get moving.

Movement is an integral part of the life of centenarians. They live in regions where they have to move a lot.. They grow vegetables, fruits and take care of their own gardens.. At the same time, they do not enjoy the benefits of technological progress, but do everything themselves..

Take for example men living in Sardinia. They live in houses built on steep slopes and are engaged in cattle breeding.. Every day they have to walk long distances.

Whether you garden or just walk a lot, movement is good for your health..

Define a goal in life.

People living in the blue zones know what their purpose is. Okinawans call it "

It is enough to answer yourself the question: “For the sake of what I wake up in the morning? "

Reduce your stress levels.

Stress is the main cause of illness and unhappiness. It leads to chronic inflammatory processes, which (in turn) lead to the development of serious diseases with age..

Stress is part of our lives and people in the blue zones experience it too.. The difference is how they deal with it.

“Centenarians have habits that allow them to reduce their stress levels.. Okinawans dedicate some time each day to remembering their ancestors. Adventists Pray. The inhabitants of Ikaria go to bed during the day. The people of Sardinia practice a technique called "

Follow the 80% rule in nutrition.

Residents of the blue zones limit themselves in food and practice wellness fasting. The inhabitants of Okinawan, sitting down to eat, say aloud the following mantra: " This reminds them to finish their meal when their stomachs are 80% full.. This practice keeps you from gaining weight.. Which, in turn, reduces the risk of various diseases..

“We can easily eat 20% more or 20% less without noticing it.. But it is this difference that plays an important role when we talk about weight gain and loss.. The smallest meal in terms of volume for people living in the blue zones occurs a little after noon or in the early evening. After that, they don't eat for the rest of the day."

Residents of Ikaria (mainly believers of the Greek Orthodox Church) fast several times during the year.

Intermittent fasting has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic disease. In particular, it helps to normalize blood pressure and lower blood cholesterol levels..

Eat more plant foods.

According to a study by Buettner's team, residents of the Blue Zones eat meat no more than five times a month.. The diet of centenarians is based on various legumes. 95% of the diet of such people consists of soy, lentils, black beans and other plant products..

In addition, the portions of the dishes themselves are much smaller than what people in the West are used to.. A plant-based diet will benefit your health and more. This is how you care for our planet..

Drink wine in good company.

All Blue Zone residents (with the exception of Adventists) drink moderate amounts of alcohol fairly frequently.. It turns out that a glass of wine, drunk at dinner with friends, prolongs life. The main thing is to drink wine wisely and enjoy spending time with people who share a meal with you..

The Special Importance of Faith.

Faith plays a huge role in the lives of people living in the blue zones. Belonging to a community allows a person to feel the support of others, get rid of feelings of loneliness and depression..

“All but five of the 263 centenarians with whom we spoke belonged to one or another religious community. It doesn't matter what denomination it is.. Studies show that attending church services four times a month increases your life expectancy by 4 to 14 years.” – Dan Buettner.

Families First.

People living in the blue zones put their families above everything else.

Some research suggests that living with parents (and parents of parents) reduces the risk of serious illness in children. It also reduces the overall infant mortality rate..

Surround yourself with the right people.

It is extremely important to have a social circle that will charge you with positivity and encourage you to take care of yourself and your health..

“Centenarians choose a social environment that supports a healthy lifestyle. Okinawans, for example, unite in moai - groups of five people who always stick together.. According to research, smoking, overeating, happiness and even loneliness are contagious. But the social connections of centenarians contribute to maintaining a healthy lifestyle,” Dan Buettner.

Among other habits of the inhabitants of the blue zone, one can note the skill of never rushing. They have a good social circle, and they all represent a kind of "

Change your life. Bring happiness to her. Take care of your health.

There are a few tricks you can use. For example, you can eat small meals (buy small plates). You can fill your fridge with fresh food and forego fast food and fast food. All this will radically change your eating habits..

Change the environment in your home and start growing something in the garden. So you will burn more calories daily and will be more active throughout the day..

It is known that the close environment directly affects our lives.. Make sure your family and friends are a positive influence on you.

Modern life is full of turmoil. We live in cities, use cars and other benefits of technological progress.. We try to make our life as comfortable as possible, but... Today, more than ever, we need to learn how to slow down from time to time.

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