From Greece to Japan to California, the world’s longest-living people share simple daily routines — not extreme diets or biohacks — that quietly support extraordinary longevity.

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In Okinawa, where centenarians are common, the secret to longevity isn’t a miracle cure, but a lifestyle built on nourishing food, constant movement, strong social ties and a sense of purpose. SHISHA, ...

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The world’s “blue zones”, which are home to an unusually high number of centenarians, keep changing every few years, according to a new study that may unravel the secret to long life. These blue zones ...

Centenarians frequently eat legumes, olive oil, sweet potatoes, and more.

For decades, researchers have pointed to “blue zones” as rare places where people often reach very old age in good health. Now, a new peer-reviewed paper in The Gerontologist offers a detailed ...