A Surprising Blue Zone: Loma Linda, California

A Surprising Blue Zone: Loma Linda, California This week's blog will delve further into the Blue Zones phenomenon, specifically exploring the Seventh Day Adventist community in Loma Linda, California. Earlier posts centered on the initial Blue Zone that we discovered in Okinawa, which was brought into the spotlight by National...

Sardinia’s Blue Zone: A Haven for Longevity

Sardinia, an enchanting island nestled in the Mediterranean Sea, has earned worldwide recognition for being one of the five renowned “Blue Zones.” These Blue Zones are regions where people experience exceptional longevity, often surpassing the age of 100. Sardinia’s unique contribution to this phenomenon has captivated researchers and health enthusiasts...

The Blue Zones: A Journey that began in Okinawa

This is the first article of five on Blue Zones. What are Blue Zones? They are regions of the world where people tend to live longer, and healthier lives compared to the global average. These areas have attracted significant attention from researchers and health enthusiasts, as they offer insights into...

Legumes and Health: Nourishing Pathways to Delicious and Healthy Aging

Legumes... Legumes, a diverse group of plant-based foods encompassing beans, peas, and lentils, have garnered increasing attention for their remarkable impact on health and longevity. Rooted in cultural diets like the Okinawa diet and Blue Zone diets, and spanning a wide variety of options such as black beans, white beans,...

Okinawan Elderly Reveal 6 Secrets to Long Life

A Feature in Shortpedia Dr. Brad and Craig Willcox were featured in an interesting piece on the Shortpedia website. It discusses the 6 secrets to a long life based on the Okinawans and their lifestyle. Read it to find out the 6 secrets! Read the article here →

Why Do Some Animals Live Longer Than Others?

A Mole Rat and a Giraffe? Besides our own research, ORCLS is always reading up on the latest longevity research from across the world. Below is a podcast we found that explains why naked mole rats live as long as giraffes despite being completely different sizes. The podcast delves into...

What is a Healthy Diet Alternative to the Mediterranean Diet?

Learn how and what Okinawan people eat and the benefits of their healthy habits Many people are focused on the Mediterranean diet when it comes to wanting to live longer and be healthy with a lower chance of contracting diseases. Not as many people give the Okinawan diet a chance...