Nine ‘non-negotiables’ for a long, happy life from 263 of the world’s longest-living people

For the past 20 years, I have extensively researched the five Blue Zones across the world – areas where people live exceptionally long lives such as Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece and Loma Linda, California. Based on interviews with 263 people aged 100 or older, I have identified nine non-negotiable principles,…

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Psychologist shares how he prevents seeing it all the time

Bronnie Ware, an in-home caregiver with a deep insight into the human condition, spent eight years providing comfort and care to individuals in the last stages of their lives. Her clients, who were aware of their terminal illnesses, shared their deepest revelations and regrets in poignant conversations with Bronnie. These personal reflections were ultimately captured…

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4 distinctive practices of Japanese parents raising the world’s healthiest children

Japanese Philosophy of “Shokuiku” Promotes Healthy Eating Habits in Children, Resulting in Healthiest Kids In 1896, Dr. Sagen Ishizuka introduced the concept of “shokuiku,” a Japanese philosophy focused on teaching children about food and its impact on the mind and body. This philosophy has become deeply ingrained in Japanese culture and is a significant factor…

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