Explore the intricate connection between what you eat, how active you are, the stress you experience, the quality of your relationships, and their profound impact on your mental well-being.
Blue Zones Project
Recent posts by Blue Zones Project
7 min read
WELL-BEING IMPACT: FOOD, ACTIVITY, STRESS & RELATIONSHIPS ON MENTAL HEALTH
Topics: Eat Wisely Move Naturally connect Featured Right Outlook
2 min read
Healthy School Routines Inspired by the World's Blue Zones
As families, students, and educators gear up for the new school year, discover how adopting school routines inspired by the longevity practices of the world's blue zones can transform your child's health and academic performance.
Topics: Eat Wisely Move Naturally Schools connect Featured
3 min read
Easy Stress Relief Tips for Stress Awareness Month
Discover simple yet effective techniques to quickly relieve stress and promote relaxation during Stress Awareness Month this April.
Topics: Downshift Right Outlook
6 min read
The Power of Belonging: Interfaith Celebrations in March
The power of faith and belonging has long been studied by doctors, researchers, and academics. In the original blue zones (Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; the Nicoyan Peninsula of Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California), all but five of the 263 centenarians interviewed belonged to some faith-based community. This discovery is reflected in the Blue Zones Power 9 longevity principle: belong.
Topics: Belong
3 min read
Unplug and Recharge: Easy Ways to Reduce Screen Time
Too much time in front of digital devices isn't good for anyone, no matter your age. Multiple studies have shown that, especially among children, excessive screen time can negatively impact
mental health and potentially cause
developmental delays in babies. And while we acknowledge and appreciate you're reading this right now from your computer, phone, or tablet, we'll outline practical tips to limit screen time and improve your overall well-being.
Topics: Downshift
3 min read
Fun and Healthy Super Bowl Party Ideas to Keep Your Guests Happy
Looking for fun and healthy ideas to elevate your Super Bowl party this weekend? Whether you're cheering for San Francisco, Kansas City, or Taylor Swift, these crowd-pleasing suggestions are sure to keep your guests happy and satisfied throughout the game.
Topics: connect #EatWisely
3 min read
Living with Purpose: Embracing Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy
More than five decades later, Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings and legacy continue inspiring others to live a life filled with purpose and meaning.
Topics: Purpose
3 min read
5 Habits for a Healthy New Year Inspired by the World's Original Blue Zones
Discover the secrets to a healthy and fulfilling life with these 5 Blue Zones-inspired habits. Learn from the world's longest-living communities and incorporate their lifestyle practices into your daily routine.
Topics: Downshift Eat Wisely Move Naturally Plant Slant connect Featured
4 min read
Blue Zones Project – Monterey County Advances Community’s First Double Up Food Bucks Program
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of the Blue Zones Project – Monterey County (BZPMC) team, volunteers, and local partners, individuals across Monterey County now have more access to locally-grown produce than ever before.
According to recent data, more than 40% of Monterey County residents are food insecure, with two in five having run out of food or worried about running out of food within the past year. More than 27,000 local families rely on CalFresh/SNAP to buy groceries, with that number only increasing since the pandemic.
Topics: Food Access Monterey County Double Up Food Bucks
3 min read
How the Blue Zones Project Collective Impact Approach Improved Well-Being in Three U.S. Communities
Since its establishment in 2010, Blue Zones Project by Sharecare has worked to transform well-being in 71 communities across North America, reaching more than 4.5 million residents of those communities. This decade-plus of experience in implementing the Blue Zones Project collective-impact approach to community well-being provides a unique opportunity to determine the influence the initiative has had in advancing sustained, long-term well-being improvement at the community level.
