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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Parenting expert and mother reveals the 164-year-old Swedish method for raising happy and resilient children.

As a native of Sweden, I grew up steeped in the concept of “friluftsliv,” a term originating in Scandinavian culture and meaning “open-air life,” where nature and outdoor activities are deeply valued. With friluftsliv deeply ingrained in the Swedish way of life, I made sure to pass on this appreciation to my children by allowing…

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