A Quick Note on Blue Zones

The blue zones are pockets of individuals around the world who live longer and much healthier lives than the majority of the rest of the world. In short, these little clusters of people are 10 times more likely than an average American to live beyond the age of 100.

• Ikaria, Greece
• Loma Linda, California
• Sardinia, Italy
• Okinawa, Japan
• Nicoya, Costa Rica

Researchers then began to investigate what, if any, resemblances these populations may have with one another that we could discover from. After examining, the research study groups created 9 proof based similarities that might be appropriate for public health in other locations. These findings consisted of:

• Moving Naturally - finding methods to move and stay active regularly.
• Function - Having a sense of purpose for each and every day.
• Stress Decrease - Having a constant, favorable, way to decrease anxiety. (Napping, exercise, relationship, etc.).
• Eating 80 % Policy - Not eating up until full (consuming just 80 % of the way there). Consuming their smallest dish in the late afternoon then not consuming for the rest of the day.
• Plant Focus - Beans of all sorts were the focus of many diets. Meat was eaten just as soon as or two times a week. Smaller serving sizes.
• Wine Usage - With the exception of the California Blue Zone group, all other groups drink 1-2 glasses of wine each day with friends and/or with food.
• Sense of Belonging - Participation in routine faith based services (once a week).
• Family First - Living nearby or with aging father and mothers, grandparents, and committing to a partner and devoting time to their youngsters.
• Right Tribe - Essentially all of the longest lived individuals belong to little social circles that promote health behaviors and lifestyles.

A variety of United States cities have started to look for methods to influence and encourage way of living modifications in line with the 9 aspects above. As nurses, we are likewise in a distinct position to offer advice and interventions in line with the factors above that have actually been shown to lead to longer and happier lives.