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A majority of people in America will not live to be 100 years old and the odds of longevity are very slim, but it is still possible. He explains that if Americans were to eat healthier and greener, we will achieve longevity.…
Animals have to go through evolution to survive just as humans have to adapt living habits to live longer. The National Geographic writer Dan Buettner did a Ted Talk on “how to live to be 100+”in this video Mr. Buettner introduces Blue Zones which are parts of the world where older people are living longer. In Burttner’s research the Blue Zone communities have eight common characteristics that help people to live to be 100 or longer. These eight characteristic are a plant- base diet, moving naturally, purpose, Spirituality, tribe with healthy habits, modern alcohol, family comes first and appreciating the elders community is what makes up the Blue Zone. Dan Buettner has taken these regions as examples to a healthier life style and improving the life expectancy of person.…
Culture may influence physical findings because some cultures emphasize healthy actions more than others do. For example, a nurse may find that an individual of Asian heritage has healthier physical findings then those of other heritages because they show a large amount of precautionary measures to prevent illness. In terms of health protection, the Asian culture emphasizes eating “correct and compatible foods” and reducing sedentary activities such as prolonged sitting and lying in bed. Those of African heritage may have less healthy physical findings because they do not emphasize as heavily leading an all-around healthy lifestyle, this culture uses “avoiding sick people”, as health maintenance which may help to avoid illness but it is also…
They say some food can make you live longer there are five cultures around the world with the highest proportion of centenarians globally. In communities of the Blue Zones -- places in Europe, South America, Asia and the United States where people live long and are largely free of chronic disease these hotspots of health and vitality are located in Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Ogliastra, Sardinia; Loma Linda, California; and the Nicoya peninsula, Costa Rica. Okinawa japan diet is a lot of vegetables, rice and fish Ammerman uses diet to manage chronic diseases among her patients and sees the rewards that changing meals can bring. The foods are heavily plant-based and meals are often made up of stir-fried ingredients, producing dishes that are rich in protein, but low in calories.…
Although the aging process is not fully understood by society, scientists like Dan Buettner revealing that a complex interplay of genetics and the environment are factors that contribute to health and longevity. Aging is a constant development and change, and is the product of the balance between individuals and environment. Buettner was able to identify the difference and similar patterns among individuals who live in the Blue Zones. In his article: The Secrets of Long Life, he shows that the people in the Blue Zones incorporate physical activity naturally into their daily lives giving them a sense of purpose, low stress levels and strong families. Their environment contributes to nutritional and healthy choices too.…
The demographics of the United States have continued to change over the last ten years. During the next two decades, the aging population stands to significantly increase as the baby boom population transitions into the senior population. In 2011, the first of the baby boomers began entering the age of 65. The last of the baby boomers will turn 65 in 2030. In 2012, those 65 and older made up 13.7% of the total population.…
Task 1: Question One – Health indicators of wellbeing My question is that the countries that don’t have the same type of foods and all don’t have doctors/hospitals etc. like us and are unfortunate will, people in those countries live for a shorter time than those who have support and are more willing to be able to will live for a longer time. Also that sugar is also not available in all countries and don’t have the moral support for substantial sugar foods.…