The number of centenarians around the world rose from 151,000 in 2000 to 573,000 in 2021. People are living longer, and we ...

If you’re picturing Okinawan centenarians pumping iron at the gym or running marathons, you’re on the wrong track. Their impressive physical longevity comes from a completely different ...

Moreover, almost all Okinawan centenarians are or were gardeners, a practice that not only provides daily physical activity, but also yields a constant supply of fresh vegetables. 13.

Almost all centenarians in Okinawa grow or have previously grown a garden, Buettner said. Tending to their gardens daily means they are staying active and getting some exercise without even trying.

Given the high number of centenarians living in Okinawa, there's reason to believe the traditional diet pattern there could be contributing to longevity. “Most people on this island live into ...

The secret to longevity, as Kamada Nakazato, an Okinawan centenarian, explained to Buettner, is straightforward: “Eat your vegetables, have a positive outlook, be kind to people, ...

Grace Ueng takes us to Okinawa, Japan, known for having the most centenarians in the world. Struck with a particular aspect of their homes, she challenges us to create similar rituals in our lives.

Much of the longevity of Okinawa centenarians is attributed to the Okinawan diet, which is typically low-calorie, comprising vegetables and fruits with reduced consumption of meat, refined grains, ...

The traditional Okinawan diet, known for its consumption by Japanese centenarians on Okinawa Island, contains an estimated 1.1g of sodium. We found higher salt intake (those who preferred salty food ...

There’s no way to guarantee that you’ll live to be 100. But we can learn a lot from studying the eating habits of the world’s centenarians. Researchers have identified five places in the ...