Ep. 25 - Blue Zone Central: Japan's Long Lived People

Japan’s "Blue Zone" refers to Okinawa, a region identified as one of the five places in the world where people live significantly longer, healthier lives than average. Researchers studying Blue Zones found that Okinawans have unusually high rates of centenarians and low incidence of age-related diseases such as heart disease and cancer. This longevity is attributed to a combination of factors including a plant-based diet rich in vegetables and tofu, strong social support systems, regular physical activity through daily routines, and a cultural mindset known as ikigai—a sense of purpose that provides motivation and meaning in life. Japan Reach - Reaching the Japanese people one relationship at a time.  www.japanreach.org