The world’s longest-lived people don’t run marathons or join gyms. They live in environments that constantly nudge them to move without thinking about it. They move naturally! Walking is one of the easiest ways to add more natural movement to your day and increase longevity. But don’t forget to play it safe. Sadly, pedestrian-auto accidents are a reality in any city. It’s smart to be cautious when moving naturally outside.
Imagine living like a kid. Swimming, going to the park, and playing games of tag and capture the flag. Getting active as an adult can involve activities other than joining a gym or running marathons. Just remember how it felt to be a child and move naturally.
Better well-being has landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport—the first airport in the country to become a Blue Zones Project Approved™ worksite for its commitment to practices that support longer, better lives.
Did you know May is National Bike Month? What a great reason to get out on a bike and #MoveNaturally on two wheels. Moving Naturally is one of the Blue Zones Project Power 9® principles for living longer and better. People who live the longest in the original Blue Zones® areas aren’t super-endurance athletes. They live in environments that constantly encourage them to move without thinking about it.
The Okinawans call it “Ikigai” and the Nicoyans call it “plan de vida;” for both it translates to “why I wake up in the morning.” However you define it, knowing your sense of purpose can add up to seven years of extra life expectancy. Purpose is one of the Power 9® – nine healthy lifestyle habits that can lead to a longer, happier life.
Chef Vahista Ussery from To Taste joined us for our first Facebook Live Cooking Demonstration today! She showed us how to make delicious chocolate fig bites and chocolate covered strawberries - perfect for a last-minute Valentine's treat. Check out the recipe below, and let us know how it worked for you! You can watch the full video including how to make chocolate covered strawberries on our Facebook page!
Precision Chiropractic is the first chiropractic clinic in Fort Worth to become a Blue Zones Project Participating Organization and is helping improve community well-being.
Join us in helping to transform the Fort Worth community into a healthier place to live. If you have a passion for improving the well-being of others, are driven to make a difference, and a desire to provide an opportunity for citizens to connect to their purpose, we want to hear from you!
Blue Zones Project Fort Worth started 2017 off with a bang with a significant “first” in January. Paschal High School was recognized as the first Blue Zones Project Approved™ high school in Fort Worth during a school-wide celebration on January 20.
What’s your reason for getting out of bed every morning? Studies show that people with a sense of purpose – a clear goal in life, or something to wake up for every morning -- live longer and stay mentally sharper than those who don’t. Here are a few tips for starting off the New Year right by finding and fulfilling your life’s purpose: