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  • Published: 1 December 2010
  • ISBN: 9781426207556
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $16.99

The Blue Zones

Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest



In this expanded paperback edition of his New York Times bestseller, longevity expert Dan Buettner draws on his research from extraordinarily long-lived communities--Blue Zones--around the globe to highlight the lifestyle, diet, outlook, and stress-coping practices that will add years to your life and life to your years.

In this expanded paperback edition of his New York Times bestseller, longevity expert Dan Buettner draws on his research from extraordinarily long-lived communities—Blue Zones—around the globe to highlight the lifestyle, diet, outlook, and stress-coping practices that will add years to your life and life to your years.

A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer. So what's the formula for success? National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner has lead teams of researchers across the globe to uncover the secrets of Blue Zones—geographic regions where high percentages of centenarians are enjoying remarkably long, full lives.

The recipe for longevity, Buettner has found, is deeply intertwined with community, lifestyle, and spirituality. You won't find longevity in a bottle of diet pills or with hormone therapy. You'll find it by embracing a few simple but powerful habits, and by creating the right community around yourself. In The Blue Zone, Buettner has blended his lifestyle formula with the latest longevity research to inspire lasting behavioral change and add years to your life.

  • Published: 1 December 2010
  • ISBN: 9781426207556
  • Imprint: National Geographic
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $16.99

About the author

Dan Buettner

Dan Buettner is a National Geographic Explorer, the writer of numerous articles on longevity, the founder of Quest Network, Inc., and a producer of more than a dozen interactive expeditions. His cover story for National Geographic magazine, "Secrets of Living Longer," was a finalist for the National Magazine Award.

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Praise for The Blue Zones

Effortlessly blends anecdotes and statistics, making The Blue Zones one of the rare health books that is eminently readable. --The Huffington Post
"A must-read if you want to stay young! Buettner teaches us the secrets of the world's longest-lived cultures and how they can turn back your biological clock."--Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
"This book gives you practical tips for living long and well...I recommend it."--Andrew Weil, M.D.