
Blue Zone Longevity Series Part 2: Living Longer—Life Expectancy and Low Disease Rates in Okinawa
Introduction Okinawa is not simply a place where people live long lives—it’s a place where they live well into old age. The island’s population boasts the highest life expectancy in Japan—and among the highest in the world—with many residents surpassing 90 and even reaching 100 while maintaining good physical and mental health. This isn’t due to luck or superior genetics alone. Rather, it’s the result of lifelong practices that promote health, vitality, and balance. Extraordinary Longevity Okinawan women live to an average age of about 90—years beyond their Western counterparts. Even more astounding is the island's rate of ....
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