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Want to live a long and healthy life? Look at how folks in Okinawa, Japan do it. Okinawa is far away from Tokyo and has many old people who are healthy and happy. They live this way because of some simple daily habits. A Netflix show, *Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones*, talks about this.
Move More, Sit Less
You don't need a gym to be healthy. Just move around more every day. For example, start a garden. Dan Buettner, who made the Blue Zones idea, says gardening makes you move a lot. Old people in Okinawa sit on the floor and get up often. This is good for their legs and balance.
Eat Home-cooked Food
Buettner met a very old family in Sardinia who eats simple vegetable soup every day. In Blue Zones, people eat grains, beans, and veggies. They cook at home and eat tasty, healthy food.
Eat More Plants
Most of the food in Blue Zones comes from plants. People there eat things like tofu, sweet potatoes, and squash. They eat very little meat.
Stay Close with Family and Friends
In Costa Rica, people don't have a lot of money, but they are happy because they have each other. Families are close and help each other. They have parties and go to church together.
Be Careful Online
Choose friends online who are kind and positive. Being around happy people can make you feel better and make good choices.
Take Short Rests
Busy days can make you tired. Instead of drinking coffee, take a short nap. In a place called Ikaria, people take afternoon naps and feel refreshed.
Live Simply
In Singapore, most people have their own homes because the government helps them. They walk a lot and eat healthy food. They also keep their old family members nearby and care for them.
In today's world, many people want to live longer and be healthy. The Blue Zones show that simple things like eating well, moving around, being with family and friends, and taking care of each other are the secrets to a good life.