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    <body><![CDATA[Seriously one of the best (life-altering) books I have ever read.  Much like &quot;Omnivore's Dilemma&quot; in the way that I think this book will have a serious effect on how I view things from this point on, and how I will live my life.  It is nothing absolutely revolutionary, no, but the fact tha...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63143641">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I really enjoyed this book. The National Geographic author, Dan Buettner, visits four areas of the world where a large majority of it's people live to be a healthy 100 years old or older. Very interesting stories and good hints about staying young -- importance of daily exercise (NOT marathons, BTW)...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77246862">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Another great book about longevity and lifestyle.  He researched 4 cultures with extraordinary longevity...Sardinians, Okinawans, 7th Day Adventists in CA, and Costa Ricans.  Very, very interesting.  It's stuff I already know and believe in.  Basically, be active, eat mostly plants, establish close ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70873234">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I've been wanting to read this one. I'm fascinated by the fact there are still a few places left on the earth where lifestyle, eating habits, etc., are proven to affect quality of and length of life. The stories were nice to read and I particularly liked the summary section at the end which helped y...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/61552892">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[OMG.  So good.  I was interested in reading this because Dominica is a country that has an extraordinary rate of centinarians and this book looks to uncover why in some areas people live to be over 100 years old on a regular basis.  Super interesting.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a good book on parts of the world where people live the longest.  It is well written and entertaining.   Also some good suggestions on how to live longer.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A must read for anyone who cares about health. There were so many interesting facts. This is a book I could read again in a few years to remind myself the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.]]></body>
    
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    <![CDATA[A <em>New York Times</em> Bestseller!<br/><br/>With the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are that you may live up to a decade longer. What’s the prescription for success? National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity found in the Blue Zones: places in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives. And in this dynamic book he discloses the recipe, blending this unique lifestyle formula with the latest scientific findings to inspire easy, lasting change that may add years to your life.<br/><br/>Buettner’s colossal research effort, funded in part by the National Institute on Aging, has taken him from Costa Rica to Italy to Japan and beyond. In the societies he visits, it’s no coincidence that the way people interact with each other, shed stress, nourish their bodies, and view their world yields more good years of life. You’ll meet a 94-year-old farmer and self-confessed &quot;ladies man&quot; in Costa Rica, an 102-year-old grandmother in Okinawa, a 102-year-old Sardinian who hikes at least six miles a day, and others. By observing their lifestyles, Buettner’s teams have identified critical everyday choices that correspond with the cutting edge of longevity research—and distilled them into a few simple but powerful habits that anyone can embrace.]]>
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