Human Aging and the Blue Zones

Authors

Andrew Rowan DPhil, WellBeing International, Inc.

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.

Recommended Citation

Rowan, Andrew DPhil (2026) "Human Aging and the Blue Zones," WellBeing News: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 2.
Available at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/wbn/vol8/iss1/2