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| 80% Recommended by our customers. Publisher: National Geographic Catalog: Book Release date: 2008-03-25 Media: Hardcover Number of pages: 304 Ean: 9781426202742 Book Isbn: 1426202741  Tip: compare prices with similar booksAuthor:
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A New York Times Bestseller! With the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are that you may live up to a decade longer. What’s the prescription for success? National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity found in the Blue Zones: places in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. And in this dynamic book he discloses the recipe, blending this unique lifestyle formula with the latest scientific findings to inspire easy, lasting change that may add years to your life. Buettner’s colossal research effort, funded in part by the National Institute on Aging, has taken him from Costa Rica to Italy to Japan and beyond. In the societies he visits, it’s no coincidence that the way people interact with each other, shed stress, nourish their bodies, and view their world yields more good years of life. You’ll meet a 94-year-old farmer and self-confessed "ladies man" in Costa Rica, an 102-year-old grandmother in Okinawa, a 102-year-old Sardinian who hikes at least six miles a day, and others. By observing their lifestyles, Buettner’s teams have identified critical everyday choices that correspond with the cutting edge of longevity research—and distilled them into a few simple but powerful habits that anyone can embrace. |
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 Written on April 15, 2008 Summary: Secret to Living Life to the Fullest After reading The Blue Zones, I immediately started analyzing my life and seeing how many of the Power9 I could actually start really focusing on in my day to day activities. I feel The Blue Zones contains not only ideas about how to live longer but also how to live your life to the fullest. Dan Buettner's 9 common denominators, that all of the world's longevity all-stars have in common, provide us with how to be healthier both physically and mentally. It's not a diet. It's not a secret. These Power9's are traits that will not only help me live longer but also live a happier and healthier life. I was so intrigued by the book that I wanted to know more so I went to BlueZones.com. This site has a wealth of additional resources not to mention the amazing Vitality Compass that Buettner has created. I've can't even keep track of how many "self help" books I've read trying to better myself both mentally, physically, and spiritually, and The Blue Zones by far seems the easiest and simplest. All of the centenarians that Dan speaks about live their lives putting family, friends, and faith first. In this unbelievably fast-paced world we live in, I find myself forgetting about these three things. The Blue Zones now has a permanent spot on my coffee table. To top it off, Dan's writing style is one of the best I've ever read. He catches the reader's attention within the first few sentences and maintains this level throughout the entire book. Even though I was reading his words in the comfort of my home, he makes the reader feel like he's sharing his indelible stories with you over a cup of coffee. Kudos to Dan Buettner for writing a book that encompasses not only how to live a longer life, but also how to enjoy our lives every step of the way. The Blue Zones is a must read and should be a permanent fixture on everyone's coffee table!  Written on April 13, 2008 Summary: No fountain of youth I'm somewhat surprised by the number of positive reviews. Nothing really new here from what I can see. I think we've all been told countless times that American culture with its emphasis on youth, materialism, individualism, and work place success, often comes at the price of poor familial relations, high stress levels, poor diet, and lack of exercise, all of which serve to shorten life span. Other cultures or zones if you will (with the notable exception of one micro zone in the U.S.) that foster collectivism, good family relations, vegetarian diets, an agrarian way of life, respect for elders, and simple lifestyles, all seem to perpetuate longevity. Clearly there are some cultural nuances in the specific zones that support an unusually high share of centurions, but for the most part they simply reflect the aforementioned characteristics, all of which we've heard before. For the reader looking to gain insight into how to maximize their longevity and quality of life, I would advise looking elsewhere since there are no great secrets in this book. Written on April 12, 2008 Summary: Learning principles of life from studying collections of long lived folks We all want to live forever in good health and with as little pain as we can get away with and this has been true as long as there have been people. Nowadays, especially in the industrialized countries, we live longer, in better health, and in a kind of luxury unimagined even a century ago. Nearly as long as there have been people there have been folks to tell them how to live longer and better lives. Some of the advice is good, but most of it is junk. The reality is, your genetics put some bound on how long you are likely to live and add some probability for various kinds of illness despite your best efforts. However, how you live your life does have a profound impact on its quality and some impact on your longevity. This book studies the lives of people who have lived in various "blue zones' (places where groups of people live well beyond an expected life span). Dan Buettner takes us into Sardinia, Okinawa, Southern California, Costa Rica, and then distills lessons that you can apply to your life. In each of these locales, he shows us how they live and what they do. He admits the old folks don't know any more about how they lived so long any more than an NBA center knows how he got tall. And the principles he prescribes are quite sensible. It seems to me that you can live a better quality of life by implementing them and may well live longer because you will be happier and less anxious about your life. I don't have a problem with telling you the nine lessons or principles because the other material he provides with them is useful and instructive in understanding and implementing them. The nine principles are: 1) Be active without having to think about it. 2) Cut your calories by 20% by the way you eat (and some by what you eat). 3) Avoid meat and processed foods (does this seem almost un-American?) 4) Drink red wine in moderation (I disagree with this) 5) Take time to see the big picture. 6) Take time to relieve stress 7) Participate in a spiritual community (I strongly agree with this) 8) Make family a priority (I agree with this even more) 9) Be surrounded by those who share Blue Zone values (being around the like minded does help lower stress and reinforce commitment, right?) If you are in the market for a book on living a healthier, longer, and happier life, this could be a good choice. I found it a good read. Reviewed by Craig Matteson, Ann Arbor, MI Written on April 6, 2008 Summary: LIVING ON PURPOSE IN THE ZONE Dan Buettner has captured, in my assessment, the essence of vitality and longevity. When people can answer the question, "Why do I get up in the morning?", they have the grounding upon which to build a long and vital life. Without the power of purpose the healthy habits don't take hold as well. This book should be on the bedside reading stand of everyone, age 50 and beyond! Written on April 1, 2008 Summary: Ten star sane, interesting, thought provoking book Published by the National Geographic made this book a reliable read for me. It is so full of valuable information, including the website http://www.bluezones.com mentioned in the book on page 228 where you can do the Vitality Compass. And one of the many wise pieces of advise given (page 213_ deals with learning to move or be active without thinking about it. Liked this, because I see so many people over the age of seventy where I live out walking for walking enjoyment, not for any physical fitness routine. Same with going to the gym. People I know simply see everyday movement as natural and healthy. Lesson Five: Purpose Now Take time to see the big picture is something we need to start teaching our young. The whole idea of seeing a purpose however small in getting up in the morning. Lesson Seven: Belong Participate in a spiritual community shouldn't turn anyone off. Fact is their research shows that belonging to a community where one thinks about something bigger, and is around people who believe in prayer and positive purpose live not only longer but healthier and happier lives. They mention Dr Gary Frasers book Diet, Life Expectancy and Chronic Disease which is a good book. Also like the information on diet and how healthy eating doesn't mean boring or not fun. Simply eating less, and not so much meat can make a difference they say and I agree. They do NOT say never eat meat. Which reminded me of the exchange students we have had in our home whose eyes would grow big when they would see the steaks on the BBQ at peoples homes, and then see a steak plopped on their plate. This was a shock to them, because no matter if they were from Asia or Scandinavia, meat was more of a condiment, served in small servings, rather that THE meal. |
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| Catalog | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book |
| Release date | 2008-03-25 | 2008-01-10 | 2007-12-26 | 2008-04-08 | 2007-12-27 | 2008-05-20 |
| Media | Hardcover | Hardcover | Hardcover | Hardcover | Hardcover | Hardcover |
| Number of pages | 304 | 304 | 400 | 512 | 384 | 304 |
| Ean | 9781426202742 | 9780316113502 | 9780345496300 | 9780060782344 | 9781594201486 | 9781602860186 |
| Book Isbn | 1426202741 | 0316113506 | 0345496302 | 006078234X | 159420148X | 1602860181 |
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