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030: How to LIVE LONG and PROSPER with 9 KEY Steps learned from the Blue Zones and the World's most famous Centenarians.In this Episode Dr. Thomas Hemingway will review the famed longevity research of Dan Buettner and the 5 key BLUE ZONES in which he found the eldest, healthiest people whom routinely live into their 90s and even 100 and beyond.  What were their "secrets" to a long and prosperous life?He whittled down the data into NINE shared themes which these group of people had in common which propelled them through a long prosperous life.  These 9 areas are: (in no particular order)1. Putting Family First2. Natural Movement (regular physical activity)3. Eating Real WHOLE Natural Foods, plant based and well sourced animal foods (almost NO PROCESSED foods)4.  "Right Tribe" or Positive Social Circles (Choose Wisely the 5 friends you spend most time with...)5.  Overarching Sense of Purpose (What gets you up in the morning)6.  Belonging (involvement with Faith/Devotion based group with regular interactions)7.  80% rule (Don't eat to satiety and practice mindful eating or a version of intermittent fasting)8. Glass of Winem (with their daily social hour)9. Stress Management or down shifting their lives to more healthily dealing with stressors with activities such as meditation, mindfulness etc.Have a Listen! Your Life and Future may depend on it!For more on this subject matter, check out Dan Buettner's book "The Blue Zones."Learn more about Thomas Hemingway, MD and upcoming episodes, tips, tricks and more here:  www.modernmedicinemovement.comAsk to join his FREE Private Facebook health Group with weekly LIVE educational sessions entitled:Modern Medicine Movement Health and Wellness Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2543880582493990/?ref=share Although Dr. Thomas Hemingway is a physician, he is NOT your physician and is NOT to replace your primary care physician/health care provider. This podcast is NOT to be construed as medical advice by Dr. Thomas Hemingway or the guests comments as they are opinion only and NOT medical advice. Please consult your physician/health care provider should you have any medical questions or before trying any new practice.