Want to live to 100? Researching blue zones, areas where people live exceptionally long lives can provide some lessons.

Blue Zones are places where people live longer than elsewhere. Check these places and the mystery behind them.

Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and founder of the Blue Zones project, identified five original Blue Zones: Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica ...

Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and founder of the Blue Zones project, identified five original Blue Zones: Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, ...

Ikaria is one of the world’s famous Blue Zones. I booked a stay at Karimalis Winery, where the owners share their healthy lifestyle with guests. Ikaria, Greece: Learning the secrets of aging well ...

CEDAR FALLS | The Mediterranean island of Ikaria, Greece, has been described as a “mother lode for healthy centenarians.” One of the Blue Zones in the world where people are ...

Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and founder of the Blue Zones project, identified five original Blue Zones: Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica ...

Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and founder of the Blue Zones project, identified five original Blue Zones: Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, ...

Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and founder of the Blue Zones project, identified five original Blue Zones: Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica ...

Dan Buettner, a National Geographic fellow and founder of the Blue Zones project, identified five original Blue Zones: Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica ...

According to a 1996 study on Danish twin pairs, scientists found that genetics account for 25% of longevity and environmental influences account for 75%.. Researchers have been studying people's ...