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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)

30% of those who die each year are <age 65

LIFESTYLE OPTIMIZATION

The most renown twin research study indicates

~75% of longevity is determined by non-familial factors.

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BLUE ZONES
are home to the highest # of centenarians (100 years old) 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.
 

  • Move Naturally: active including walking for errands, dancing, gardening

  • Purpose: knowing your “why”

  • Down Shift: release stress

  • 80% Rule: stop eating when stomach is 80% full

  • Plant Slant: blue zone populations eat on average <5% meat and 95% plants, wholesome foods

  • Right Tribe: surrounding yourself with a healthy social circle

  • Loved Ones First: prioritize family first

  • Belong: faith-based community

  • You do not have to be wealthy to be healthy.  

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Good Habits are well worth it!

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