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

People living in Okinawa have a lower rate of cancer, dementia, and heart disease than Americans, and they tend to live ...

After all, the goal isn’t just adding years to life, but life to years – something Okinawan centenarians have mastered with remarkable grace.

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.

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 ...

A travel video from Jamie Oliver highlights the “important connection” between high tofu consumption and longevity in Okinawa ...

Centenarians living in the world’s ‘blue zones’ share a surprising number of similarities when it comes to their usual diet.

Why the traditional Okinawan diet is the recipe for a long life This plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet boosts health and promotes a longer life, all while protecting the planet.

Okinawan centenarians also credit 'ikigai', or a sense of purpose in life, as a key factor in healthy ageing. Ikigai, the Japanese concept of finding joy in life's simplicity, is epitomised by the ...

Okinawa in Japan has the highest number of centenarians in the world, and the islanders' diet is a major factor in their long life expectancy ...