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In 2004, Dan Buettner teamed up with National Geographic, the national Institute on Aging, and the world's best longevity researchers to identify pockets around the world where people lived measurably better and longer. They found that people reached age 100 at rates 10 times greater than the U.S. average, with lower rates of chronic disease. These original Blue Zone areas are located in vastly different parts of the world, from Sardinia, Italy, to Okinawa, Japan, to Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula. Studying the factors that influenced health and longevity in these places, researchers found that residents share nine specific traits.
These nine traits can be grouped in four categories. These principles are the basis for how Blue Zones Project impacts communities to make healthy choices easier:
What is the Blue Zones Project?
These categories are designed to motivate us in the right direction when it comes to adding value to our lives and families. These everyday choices will benefit Minds, Bodies, Souls and Spirits.
The Blue Zone Project in Fort Worth;
A City in Action
Not only is this project and idea spreading throughout the world and the country, it is right around you in your own city! Since 2014, Fort Worth and close to 100,000 participants already have chosen to spread the word of the Blue Zone Project and dedicate themselves to better the community.
Since the launch of the Blue Zone Project, Fort Worth has moved from the 185th to the 58th healthiest city in the United States. How incredible!
Some of the goals that Fort Worth is working to implement are:
Decrease use of
tobacco
Participation objectives for residents in Fort
Worth; 15 percent of population to
engage in Blue Zone
activities
Increase participation
in Blue Zone
objectives in
Ft. Worth schools, restaurants
and grocery stores by
20 percent
Credit to Fort Worth; A Certified Blue Zones Community. Blue Zones, LLC and Sharecare, Inc., 2019.
How can you be a part of this project? What will it take?
To learn more about The Blue Zone in Fort Worth and their social medias, click below!
Move Naturally
Finding a favorite physical activity will nudge people to practice it every day. Homes, workplaces, and communities should encourage physical activity.
The Right Outlook
People need time to care for themselves, ensuring they’ve practiced relaxation and calm periods during the day.
Eat Wisely
Choose healthier meals, incorporating more greens or a plant slant diet.
Connect
People should surround themselves with motivational and supportive individuals. Practicing faith in the community and family time are important.
