3 things I learned about longevity while visiting the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, one of the world's Blue Zones

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A small blue boat is tied ashore on the tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, in Montezuma, Costa Rica.
While traveling in the Blue Zone of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, I saw the local's holistic approach to diet, exercise, work, and social life was the key to the region's longevity.

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A 102-year-old who runs a business shares her longevity tips, including walking every day

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Deborah Szekely leaning against a tree in a funky scarf.
Deborah Szekely is 102 years old and still works at her health resort, Rancho La Puerta.

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A doctor and CEO of a longevity company shares his 3 diet hacks for healthy aging

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A person pours nuts out of a jar into their hand (left) Headshot of Joseph Antoun.
Dr. Joseph Antoun belives what we eat has the greatest impact on longevity.

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I'm almost 58 and love skateboarding. I go at least twice a week and stay for 7 hours at the park.

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Karyn Bennett tried skateboarding for the first time at the age of 56.

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A 64-year-old grandma is winning the 'anti-aging Olympics' and said her biggest longevity trick doesn't cost a thing

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Amy Hardison, a grandmother of 64, currently holds a top rank in the Rejuvenation Olympics for having slowed her biological aging and improved her health.

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America's oldest man relied on daily walks, unprocessed food, and hobbies to stay lucid until 110 years old

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Morrie Markoff was America's oldest man at age 110, and was a writer, photographer and sculptor.

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I'm in my 70s, I exercise differently than I did when I was younger. I enjoy paddleboarding and yoga instead of running marathons.

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Louisa Rogers backpacking in her 20s and riding a bike in her 40s.
Louisa Rogers backpacking in her 20s and riding a bike in her 40s.

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A 64-year-old woman outperformed millionaires in the anti-aging 'Rejuvenation Olympics' — using a much simpler and cheaper routine

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Amy Hardison, a grandmother of 64, currently holds a top rank in the Rejuvenation Olympics for having slowed her biological aging and improved her health.

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I'm a boomer who moved to a new community and felt lonely. I made friends by doing things I cared about and staying active.

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Ellen Acconcia and her husband moved to North Carolina early in 2020 and she had to find new ways to make friends.

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3 lifestyle choices that could help you live healthily to 100, according to scientists

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Eating a diverse diet is important to living to 100, a study found.

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