Munoz-Brainstorm1 by Bella Munoz

munoz710 — 2025-02-20 00:10:02 UTC

"Genetics probably only account for 20% to 30% of longevity. So, environmental influences, including diet and lifestyle, play a huge role in determining your life span" (Robertson 1)

munoz710 — 2025-02-20 00:10:46 UTC

"Then there's the social aspect of food, which is an underrated but incredibly significant facet of longevity." (Sterling 31)

munoz710 — 2025-02-20 00:17:36 UTC

"Lower risk of Type 2 diabetes: Many of the foods eaten as part of the Blue Zones diet are rich in fiber, which help control blood sugar." (Foley)

munoz710 — 2025-02-20 00:49:49 UTC

“[People from] Ikaria, Greece, live about eight years longer [than US citizens, on average], largely without dementia, no discernible dementia,” (Bruk)

munoz710 — 2025-02-20 01:08:40 UTC

"A healthy social network: Your social network, called “moai” in Okinawa, can affect your health. For example, if your friends are obese, you have a greater risk of being obese, possibly through social acceptance of weight gain" (Robertson)

munoz710 — 2025-02-20 01:14:19 UTC

"People on this tiny Aegean island live 8 years longer than Americans do. They experience 20% less cancer, half the rate of heart disease, and almost no dementia." (Skemp)