Blue Zones Approaches - Lessons Learned From the World's Longest Living and Active People

Research from extraordinary long-lived communities--Blue Zones-- around the globe highlight the lifestyle, diet, outlook, and stress-coping practices that will add years to your life and life to your years.  A long healthy life is no accident.  It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits.  If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer with a good quality lifestyle.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the Blue Zones regions in the world and the findings of for their longevity.
  • Summarize nine best practices that positively impact successful aging, active lifestyle and emotional wellbeing.
  • Share success stories from Blue Zones evidence-based research on diet, happiness, and active living.

Target Audience: Public Health

Duration: ~ 1.5 hours

Continuing Education Information: 1.5 CHES

CHES Provider number:  99036

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest

Format: Web-based, Self Study

Original Webinar Recorded: January 19, 2018

Author(s) and Presenter(s): Keolamalie McComber

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: 35189
Category 1 Credits: 1.5
Continuing Competency Credits: 1.5
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Secondary Tier: Tier Two
Tertiary Tier: Tier Three
Primary Domain: Public Health Sciences Skills