Japan, known for its robust aging population, was ranked the healthiest country to age in by the National Center for Health ...

Okinawans in Japan, part of a Blue Zone, live long due to their Moai tradition—small social groups offering financial and ...

National Geographic Fellow and researcher who coined Blue Zones, Dan Buettner, has learned plenty about the longer lifespans ...

For the ultimate longevity shower, Leslie recommended: “The trick is to enjoy a hot shower (as hot as you can bear) first.

The 'Blue Zones' diet is based on the eating habits of those living in five different regions around the world where people ...

A "Blue Zone" recipe has been shared online that is eaten by people who live to be 100 and requires just a few simple ...

Researchers have shed light on the dieting habits of 'Blue Zone' residents in a bid to help people live past 100 years old ...

Okinawa, Japan, is one of six remarkable global regions where locals are reportedly 10 times more likely to reach the age of ...

Okinawa, Japan, is one of six remarkable global regions where locals are reportedly 10 times more likely to reach the age of ...

In Japan, Newman found a 2010 investigation ... becoming more popular over the last two decades. This shift in dietary habits, combined with rising rates of obesity, suggests that Okinawa’s diet may ...

Last year, when Prince Regent Hirohito opened the Imperial Diet, an attempt was made on his life (TIME, Jan. 7). This year, when the Prince was driven through the streets, the crowds were forced ...

Brian McElhiney is a reporter for Stars and Stripes based in Okinawa, Japan. He has worked as a music reporter and editor for publications in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York and Oregon.