One of the big things I've learned is that there's an advantage to regular low-intensity activity. Dan Buettner activityadvantagebig Change image and share on social
Walking is the only way proven to stave off cognitive decline - it works. Dan Buettner cognitivedeclineprove Change image and share on social
Black beans and soy beans are the cornerstones of longevity diets around the world. Dan Buettner beanblackcornerstone Change image and share on social
Of course, Minneapolis, we think, 'Oh well, it's cold there, lethally cold.' But the reality is you adapt to weather... Humans are consummately adaptable creatures. Dan Buettner adaptadaptablecold Change image and share on social
Serve yourself, put the food away, then eat. Dan Buettner eatfoodput Change image and share on social
The newness effect of a new thing wears off in nine months to a year, but financial security can last a lifetime. Dan Buettner effectfinanciallifetime Change image and share on social
The people you surround yourself with influence your behaviors, so choose friends who have healthy habits. Dan Buettner behaviorchoosefriend Change image and share on social
Deepen your existing spiritual commitment. Dan Buettner commitmentdeepenexist Change image and share on social
Exercise, from a public health perspective, is an unmitigated failure. The world's longest-lived people live in environments that nudge them into more movement. They don't use power tools, they do their own yard work, they grow a garden. Dan Buettner environmentexercisefailure share on social
The brutal reality about aging is that it has only an accelerator pedal. We have yet to discover whether a brake exists for people. Dan Buettner acceleratoragingbrake Change image and share on social