This week, Adam leads our discussion of the Preface - Chapter 2 from Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner.

• Preface (1:53 - 3:55)

Why did we choose to read Blue Zones?

• Chapter 1: “The Truth About Living Longer” - (3:56 - 14:26)

Which responses from the doctors interviewed about aging and living long were most interesting?

• Chapter 2: “The Sardinian Blue Zone” - (14:27 - 33:04)

What can we learn about the Sardinian blue zone as it relates to our life? (14:27 - 26:02)

Is there anything about the Sardinians that inspired you that you will try to incorporate into your daily routine? (26:03 - 33:04)

• Resources referenced or discussed in today’s episode:

1. Studies related to Adam’s comment about health risks of those who exercise but are sedentary the remainder of the day

- American Journal of Epidemiology study: click here

- National Library of Medicine study: click here

2. Netflix documentary series: Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
 

Next week we’ll discuss chapter 3: “The Okinawa Blue Zone” (pages 65 - 119)

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