Why “Exercising” Isn’t the Answer to Solving Obesity | Dan Buetter
Channel: InsideTracker
Date: 02/02/2024

Dan Buettner reveals why he believes that our definition of modern "exercise" isn't working to solve obesity. It may sound shocking, but he goes on to share what has worked for those living long healthy lives in the Blue Zones. 

This clip is from a full interview with New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Blue Zones, Dan Buettner. He provides insights into the Blue Zones - regions around the world with the highest life expectancy and highest ratios of centenarians. Dan discusses his journey researching these longevity hotspots and identifying the lifestyle patterns, community attributes, environmental factors and social connections tied to exceptional healthspan outcomes. He also offers highly actionable takeaways to significantly boost your odds of living  into your 80s, 90s and 100s while enjoying life to its fullest along the way.

The full interview covers: 
Dan's background and how he got interested in longevity research
How were the Blue Zones discovered? 
What are the Blue Zone areas? 
The common lifestyle factors in longevity hotspots
The diet for longevity 
How drinking wine affects longevity 
The future of healthy aging: preventative approaches vs. reactive
How to improve your VO2 max for optimal health
Why “exercising” isn’t the answer to solving obesity 
The Blue Zones Project: Bringing longevity habits to different cities 
Could getting rid of your toaster lead to losing 5lbs? 
How can individuals implement Blue Zones habits into their lives?
Upgrading your social circle for a healthier life 
The concept of Moai’s 
Digital communities: Can they replace human connection?
How where you live could be affecting your lifespan
The relationship between the length of telomeres and lifestyle behaviors 
Anti-aging drugs vs. lifestyle interventions 
Changing our environments to create healthier habits 

Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdeF1nk3DjI


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