In the early 2000s, best-selling author & adventurer Dan Buettner collaborated with National Geographic to reverse-engineer a formula for longevity. He scoured the globe for years in pursuit of places where people live much longer than average, and the concept of “Blue Zones” came to fruition. Those expeditions led to the discovery of "Blue Zones" within Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California. In these places, Dan discovered people living to be 100 at the highest rates in the world. These five populations each have their own unique secrets, but also share some surprising common behaviors that are proven to promote longevity and health. 

 He also shares his insights in his new NETFLIX series, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones taking viewers around the world to investigate the diet, behavior and lifestyles of those living the longest, most vibrant lives. Buettner gains insight on how we might live longer by following their leads, because the things that make a long, healthy life are the same things that make life worth living.
DAN BUETTNER is the founder of Blue Zones, an organization that helps Americans live longer, healthier, happier lives. His groundbreaking work on longevity led to his 2005 National Geographic cover story “The Secrets of Long Life” and four national bestsellers: The Blue Zones, Thrive, The Blue Zones Solution, The Blue Zones of Happiness, and the number one New York Times bestseller The Blue Zones Kitchen. He is also the author of The Blue Zones of Happiness. He lives in Miami, Florida. Find him on Instagram (@danbuettner) and at danbuettner.com.