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RISK FACTORS FOR ALL-CAUSE MORTALITY
Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2017 (GBD 2017)
the most comprehensive systematic review (195 countries 1990-2016)
The State of US Health, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA 2018)
#1 Cause of Death = Dietary Risks
(surpasses even tobacco)
LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION
The most renown twin research study indicates that ~75% of longevity is determined by non-familial factors.
BLUE ZONES
are home to the highest # of centenarians in the world marked by a blue dot by a paramount researcher. Most of the attributes of these populations stood out by their lifestyle and environment.
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Move Naturally: active including walking for errands, dancing, gardening
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Purpose: knowing your “why”
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Down Shift: release stress
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80% Rule: stop eating when stomach is 80% full
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Plant Slant: blue zone populations eat on average <5% meat and 95% plants, wholesome foods
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Right Tribe: surrounding yourself with a healthy social circle
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Loved Ones First: prioritize family first
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Belong: faith-based community
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You do not have to be wealthy to be healthy.
Good Habits are well worth it!
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