For decades, Okinawa has prided itself as a hot spot for longevity. In 1999, the Japanese islands were listed as one of five “Blue Zones,” where people statistically live the longest, often into their 100s. A strong diet and emphasis on human connection were thought to be some of the biggest contributing factors. But new research suggests the entire concept of Blue Zones is a myth. The post Fake news? Unpacking the ‘Blue Zone’ myth in Okinawa. appeared first on The World from PRX.

View Entire Post