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.
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.
Congratulations to the #MeetYourMoai winners below! If you are one of the lucky winners, please email Moai@Healthways.com with your name and team name to retrieve your prize!
This Saturday, the Ramey Street Market Mural created by the art students of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School was unveiled to the Stop Six community.
Since Blue Zones Project kicked off in February 2015, more than 18,000 people who live, work, and play in Fort Worth have taken the Blue Zones Personal Pledge to commit to their own well-being. The movement also counts 54 worksites, 26 restaurants, four grocery stores, four schools, and two churches, plus 11 participating organizations. An additional 77 schools within Fort Worth area school districts are actively pursuing Blue Zones Project approval. Read on to find out the latest updates happening in our community.
Here’s a round-up of Blue Zones Project highlights happening in Fort Worth this July.
This May, Blue Zones Project hosted community kick-offs in different neighborhoods throughout the city. Thank you to all who participated, including Council Members Ann Zadeh, Kelly Allen Gray, Sal Espino, and Mayor Betsy Price. Click here for a complete re-cap of the Diamond Hill, Northside, Riverside, and District 8 events.
Here’s a round-up of highlights for June 2016:
Here’s a round-up of highlights for May 2016:
As the Fort Worth community moves toward becoming a healthier place to live, amazing opportunities have opened up for those who are passionate and devoted to help improve the well-being of our community. There are part-time opportunities currently available with Fort Worth team, and if you consider yourself driven to make a difference, we want to hear from you!