Customers with young children can now borrow a book at the entrance of some area Tom Thumb grocery stores for children to enjoy while they shop. But the books aren’t just to entertain children. The books were intentionally selected to engage and educate children about the many things they might see while in a grocery store – particularly healthy fruits and vegetables, where food comes from, and the importance of those who provide our food. Some books also cover mindfulness, another topic that is important to well-being, especially in children. The books are available for a variety of age levels -- even picture books for the youngest shoppers.

Thanks to companies like Shield Engineering Group, fresh produce continues to get more accessible and affordable in Southeast Fort Worth.

Daggett Middle School is breaking new ground in the effort to offer more healthy food options to Fort Worth ISD students and families. With the help of Blue Zones Project, Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB), and Fidelity Investments, Daggett is now offering a healthy food pantry right on campus, a first-of-its kind effort for the school district.  

November is National Gratitude Month. Gratitude encompasses more than just saying “thank you.” Incorporating an attitude of gratitude into your life can give you a deeper connection to yourself and those around you, leading to greater well-being.

June is National Great Outdoors Month – something right up our alley! It’s a great opportunity to encourage children and adults alike to get outside and support a healthy lifestyle. Remember, one of the Power 9® principles for longevity is Moving Naturally. In the original Blue Zones areas of the world, people don’t exercise by going to the gym or running marathons; movement is built into their daily lives through gardening, walking, and other chores.

Since the launch of Blue Zones Project five years ago, Fort Worth’s well-being has risen significantly, going from one of the country’s unhealthiest cities to now ranking in the top 20 percent of the country’s metropolitan areas.

Fort Worth’s newest and brightest art installation is making the city more colorful than ever—all while promoting residents’ well-being.

May is National Bike Month, celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to give biking a try.

An investment in well-being is paying off for Fidelity Investments. Fort Worth’s Westlake Campus of Fidelity Investments is now the largest investment services company in the nation to become a Blue Zones Project Approved^™ worksite.

With well-being at a new high, Fort Worth is celebrating big news: certification as a Blue Zones Community®. Becoming a Blue Zones Community reflects five years of work and citywide changes to make healthy choices easier where people live, work, pray, and play.