![]() Anti-Aging and Staying Young | |
| Secrets of Longevity | |
| | Myths and Legends | Long-Lived Places | Exceptional Elders | Santa - Anti-Aging Master? | Japanese Secrets | |
| from Mark Stibich, Ph.D. There are places in the world where people live longer than expected. These places sometimes become legendary. Read about some of legends, myths and secrets of longevity from all over the world. |
| Myths and Legends | |
| Top Myths and Legends | |
| The fountain of youth, Shangri La and other places carry with them ancient myths and legends. Are there hidden valleys where people live to 100 in good health? Like most myths, there is some truth behind them. | |
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| Long-Lived Places | |
| Blue Zones | |
| Blue zones are places in the world where people live longer than expected. From Okinawa in Japan to Mormon communities in the US, scientists study blue zones to learn about healthy aging and longevity. | |
| Exceptional Elders | |
| Buster Martin 100+ Marathon Runner | |
| Some people just age very well, like Buster Martin. He runs marathons at the age of 100+. Find out his secret to a healthy, long life. | |
| Jeanne Calment, World's Oldest Person | |
| Think living to 100 is a good goal, you'd only be 80% of the way to the world record. Jeanne Calment lived to be 122. | |
| Santa - Anti-Aging Master? | |
| Santa's Longevity Secrets | |
| Santa never seems to age a day. What is his secret to longevity? You can learn a thing or two from Santa about living long and happy. | |
| Japanese Secrets | |
| Hara Hachi Bu | |
| Okinawa has the longest life expectancy of anywhere in the world. One of the reasons: Hara Hachi Bu. This is a cultural practice of eating until you are only 80% full. That reduction in calories adds up to a longer life. | |
| Thanks for taking this e-course. Remember to make every day just a bit healthier than the day before. Best of luck, Mark Stibich, PhD, About.com Guide to Longevity. | |
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