Thornton & Ortega Publishing
Medicine and the Evidence

The Blue Zones Myth

How a longevity story became a global health phenomenon

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About this book

Okinawa, Sardinia, Nicoya, Ikaria and Loma Linda: the Blue Zones, where people are said to live longer than anywhere else, have inspired best-selling books, diets, a Netflix series and health programs in American cities.

This book traces how a longevity story became a global health phenomenon, and looks at the evidence behind it.

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