The Secret to a Long and Happy life - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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A long healthy life is no accident. It begins with good genes, but it also depends on good habits. If you adopt the right lifestyle, experts say, chances are you may live up to a decade longer. So, what’s the formula for success? National Geographic Explorer and author Dan Buettner has lead teams of researchers across the globe to uncover the secrets of Blue Zones—geographic regions where high percentages of centenarians are enjoying remarkably long, full and happy lives. In this week’s episode, I talk with Dan about his adventures in the Blue Zones and discuss what we can all learn from his findings.

Dan
found commonalities amongst each of these Blue Zones which led to a formula for
success that includes lifestyle, community and purpose. We delve into all these
areas and discuss how achieving a long, healthy and happy life is something
that goes far beyond personal responsibility. People in these longevity hot
spots do not pursue health and happiness. Health and happiness ensues from the
environment which they are in. Dan explains what you can do to design your
surroundings to stack the deck in favour of health, longevity and happiness. We
also discuss Dan’s Blue Zones Project – a health and longevity initiative that
models the principles of communities around the world that have the longest
living people and applies those principles to other cities and communities. The
results have been staggering.

Finally,
Dan explains how he has changed his own lifestyle following his research and he
shares his top tips for living a longer and more fulfilling life. This is a
fascinating conversation – I hope you enjoy it!

Disclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.*

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Find out more about Dan and The Blue Zones:

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Blue Zones Website     

Blue
Zones Vitality Test

Blue Zones
Happiness Test

Books on The Blue Zones:



The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like
the World’s Healthiest PeopleThe Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the
World’s Happiest PeopleThe Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from
the People Who’ve Lived the Longest



Further learning:



Gallup World
Poll nationalgeographic.com
– About
Dan Buettner TED Talk – How to live
to be 100+ outsideonline.com – Life
Tips from Happiness Expert Dan Buettner  nbcnews.com – What
‘Blue Zone’ city Loma Linda, California can teach us about living longer 
theguardian.com – The
island of long life nytimes.com
– My
Dinner With Longevity Expert Dan Buettner (No Kale Required)



Dr Chatterjee’s related resources:



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and Purpose in The Stress Solution.Find Dr Chatterjee’s 4 Pillar of Health in The 4 Pillar PlanAvailable in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease DisappearBlog – How to L.I.V.E MorePodcast – Making
Movement Easier with Chris Boardman Podcast – Eating
for Longevity with Professor Valter Longo Podcast – The
Science of Happiness with Meik Wiking

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*DISCLAIMER: Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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