I’m from Japan what I drink every day for a long life
Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, matcha has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and the deep bitter and sweet umami taste of …
Longevity rates
5 ways to use garlic, a longevity ingredient in Ikaria
My family is from the Greek island of Ikaria, a Blue Zone renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants. To us, garlic has long been more than “just” an ingredient. …
3 daily practices for a ‘long and happy life’
If you, like many others, have ever fallen down a rabbit hole trying to learn more about what causes some people to live longer and feel more happiness, then you’ve …
‘It seems to make us happier’
After 20 years of interviewing centenarians and visiting “Blue Zones,” the areas in the world where people tend to live the longest, Dan Buettner learned something that he didn’t expect. …
Why people don’t wait to claim Social Security and what experts say
Alessandro Biascioli | Istock | Getty Images When it comes to claiming Social Security retirement benefits, experts agree it’s generally best to delay. Yet many people still claim early — …
8 ways to use honey, one of Ikaria’s secret ingredients for longevity
From beans to greens, there are many foods that make up the traditional diets of people in the Blue Zones, a handful of areas in the world where people tend …
It’s ‘easier to be happier here’
When Rubia Daniels heard a town in Italy was selling off abandoned homes for 1 euro each (or roughly $1.05), she had to take a look herself. The Berkeley, Calif., …
How to eat for a long, healthy life
Valter Longo has been studying longevity in Italy for nearly 20 years, but having grown up in regions like Molochio, Calabria, he would say he’s been interested in how to …
People in this remote valley live to 100âthey follow 5 distinct diet and lifestyle habits for longevity
In a little-known mountainous area called Hunza Valley, located far north of Pakistan, people seem to defy all medical odds. It is primarily home to the Burusho and Wakhi people, …
I was miserable in my 30s. Then I turned 50 and I’ve never been happier—here’s the No. 1 reason why
Why higher emotional intelligence boosts happiness Emotional intelligence, which is the capacity to understand and control our emotions, as well as being sensitive to others’ feelings, nurtures our relationships and …