Blue zones are the places around the world where people reach 100 years of age at rates that are 10x greater than they do here in the United States.  They also tend to have low rates of heart disease, diabetes, and obesity rates. Blue zones are often considered examples of good health.   Currently, the five blue zones are: The Ogliastra and Nuoro region of Sardinia, Italy The Greek island of Ikaria Okinawa, Japan The Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica The Seventh Day Adventist community in Loma Linda, CA Today’s episode is going to unpack five commonalities they share that we might be wise to consider in our own lives, as well as one other factor for longevity we may benefit from keeping in mind if we are looking for optimal health. Join the community! Free private FB group for women, “Wellness Rising”:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1153532848019343/ If you’d like a weekly mindset reminder, text me the word “REMEMBER” to 727-591-4959, and I’ll share one or two quotes with you each week via text message.   Have a podcast topic to suggest?  Please do!  Email me at [email protected] - suggestions always welcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elisa-m-pool/message