Human Aging and the Blue Zones
Abstract
This article reviews the concept of Blue Zones — regions reportedly characterized by unusually high rates of long life — tracing their origin from the 2004 Sardinia study and the popular Power 9 lifestyle formula promoted by Blue Zones LLC, while highlighting both community adoption examples and significant scientific critique that questions age claim accuracy and calls for more peer-reviewed evidence on the health benefits of these lifestyle practices.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Genetics
Aging
and Longevity in Model Organisms
Insurance
Mortality
Demography
Risk Management
Health
and Disability
Publication details
- Journal / source
- WBI Studies Repository
- Publication date
- 5 February 2026