Epidemiological Research in Anti-Aging Medicine

There are reports of investigations into what is named “Blue Zones,” the world’s longevity regions. The Blue Zones include the world’s four major longevity regions, including Okinawa in Japan (Sardinia in Italy, Loma Linda in the United States, and the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica). Adventurer Dan Buettner investigated these regional residents and identified the following nine rules as common factors for longevity [1].