Despite significant advances in medicine, living conditions and social safety nets over time, Americans continue to lag behind in terms of health and happiness. This comes in great contrast to certain regions of the world, where modern advances have largely been thwarted by enduring native practices – practices that may, in fact, lend insights toward living not only longer, but healthier and more fulfilling lives. Perhaps, therefore, it's time to reconsider the American approach to health and wellbeing by examining places known as blue zones.
Blue zones are pockets of the world where an unusually high number of people are reported to reach the age of 100 and beyond. These centenarians don't follow fad diets, take expensive supplements or keep up with the latest health trends — they stick to what's tried and true, largely living in the same manner (and often manor) as their ancestors centuries ago.
