by: Conor Griffith (The Morgantown News)

Researchers at West Virginia University are investigating how those with diabetes or at risk of developing the condition can lead healthier lives as part of the Blue Zones Project.

The Blue Zones Project is a community wellness initiative designed to enable residents to live longer, happier and higher quality lives with lower rates of chronic disease, and WVU is working toward becoming the first Blue Zones Certified university.

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