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Another “longevity” studies book. I‘ve read several of these types of books that explores the ways to prolong the human lifespan but this one is interesting because it focuses on animals and the natural world. How can scientists apply what they learn about how animals live longer to medicines and behaviors to promote longevity in humans? I wasn‘t blown away but I did enjoy this perspective and I‘m glad there‘s dedicated research to this endeavor.

1. Off the top of my head it would be my grandparents china they got for a wedding present around 1937. And a Cross tatted by my great-grandmother.

2. Fahrenheit 451

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I eyed this book for a while before checking it out. It is full of good advice, for how to live a long time. ‘Blue Zones‘ are areas where peoplx live to 100 or more; this is due to surroundings, environment, nutrition, routine, movement, social interaction. There are 5 zones: Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Loma Linda, CA; Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; and Singapore. Each chapter focuses on a zone and lays out the way the community⬇️

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Did you know...in Russian there are two completely different words for light blue and dark blue and experiments have shown, it takes Russian native speakers a fraction of a second longer to place blue objects into color categories than e.g. red ones, as they have to decide between light or dark blue🥴

I can confirm this, but this book is very easily sorted into the light blue category 💙🤓

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I thought the book would focus more on explaining how to find one's Ikigai, the Japanese concept referring to finding the reason to live, for a life of purpose and joy.
But it's rather about people observing some healthy lifestyle principles and nothing new. A good summary for those who haven't yet watched the documentary on the Blue Zones - those places around the world where the average life expectancy of inhabitants exceeds 100 years old.

“Outlive“ delves into the science behind longevity, providing valuable insights into the factors that contribute to a longer and healthier life. The narrator's engaging voice and clear delivery made it easy to absorb the wealth of information presented in the book....
Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5577158665

Informative and meaningful, author Johnson explores the most significant developments in terms of increased longevity in humans over the last century. It‘s hard to grasp that in 1920, 40 years was an average life span; and the number of reasons for longer life is astounding.

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This was okay. I listened on #audio and likely wouldn‘t have stayed with it otherwise. No real new info, the parts the Dr. contributed were worthwhile and encouraging, the main author was a bit annoying and, honestly, sexist. This one hasn‘t aged well but the basic premise, keep moving, don‘t eat crap, and stay engaged with your community, is valid. I finished it at my gym that just opened! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

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A #BlueStack of a baker‘s dozen cookbooks from my collection. I could have kept going, there are so many cookbooks with blue covers. 💙📘💙

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Francis Saxover and Diana Brackley discover a compound in a rare lichen that can extend the human lifespan to two hundred years or more. They take different approaches to coping with the inevitable social disruption a limited supply is going to cause.

Not as well known as Wyndham's other books, but still an interesting exploration of ideas.