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The Secrets of Longevity: How Genes and Lifestyle Shape Our Journey Through Time
Dr.Vijayalakshmi Aluri, Winner of World Bank’s Projects competition, Author, Social worker and Gynecologist, Sri Sri Holistic Multi specialty Hospitals, Hyderabad
“Blue Zones”-why people in these areas live Longer Than the Rest of the World?
“Blue Zones” are geographic areas with lower rates of chronic diseases and longer life expectancy. Italy, Greece, Japan, Costa Rica, and the United States have Blue Zones.
Chronic diseases are becoming more and more common in old age.
While genetics somewhat determine the life span and susceptibility to these diseases, your lifestyle probably has a greater impact.
The Tale of the Ageless Sisters
In a quiet Japanese village called Ogimi, nestled in Okinawa, lives a pair of sisters whose combined ages exceed 200 years. Misaki, at 102, and her younger sister Akiko, 98, are sprightly, cheerful, and full of life. Every morning, they gather fresh herbs from their garden, engage in light exercises, and spend afternoons laughing with their extended family. Their secret? A harmonious blend of good genes, wholesome lifestyle habits, and an unwavering sense of purpose.