Which Factors Influence Healthy Aging? A Lesson from the Longevity Village of Bama in China

Zhang, Wei; Huang, Qingyun; Kang, Yongxin; Li, Hao; Tan, Guangming

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“…The longevity regions of China with their proportion of centenaries being significantly greater than in other countries attract particular attention. For example, the number of centenaries in Bama, a village in China, is five times the global average [19].…”

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Recreational and active tourism in the Urals: Potential for longevity and sustainable development

Stikhina,

Skopova,

Lapina

2023

E3S Web of Conf.

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The tourism industry has a direct impact on social and economic development, quality of life and longevity. Recently, the sustainable development of the industry has been actively supported by the government of the Russian Federation through national projects and initiatives. As the Ural region offers highly favourable location and a variety of places for recreational and active tourism, it is of utmost importance to consider the ways to promote the region as a tourist destination that provides unique opportunities for healthier lifestyles and active aging. This paper considers the existing issues that have to be resolved in order to promote sustainable tourism development in the Urals, as well as shows evidence of the benefits for further development of the territory as a sustainable tourist destination.

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Recreational and active tourism in the Urals: Potential for longevity and sustainable development

Stikhina,

Skopova,

Lapina

2023

E3S Web of Conf.

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“…Faith, family and a purposeful life, plan de vida , are part of the lifestyle on the Nicoyan peninsula [ 44 , 46 ]. Longevity related to a diet resembling the Blue Zone and Mediterranean diets, lifestyle and environment was observed in Bama, China [ 47 ] and in the Amami Islands, Japan [ 48 ]. The high mineral content of the soil and hard-water characteristics of the Amami Islands may also provide important cardioprotective benefits to residents [ 44 , 47 , 48 ].…”

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“…Longevity related to a diet resembling the Blue Zone and Mediterranean diets, lifestyle and environment was observed in Bama, China [ 47 ] and in the Amami Islands, Japan [ 48 ]. The high mineral content of the soil and hard-water characteristics of the Amami Islands may also provide important cardioprotective benefits to residents [ 44 , 47 , 48 ]. In the US, the Adventists have active daily lives and consume a vegetarian diet that ranges from vegan to lacto-vegetarian, rich in green leafy vegetables, nuts and legumes [ 49 , 50 ].…”

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Nutritional Barriers to the Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Non-Mediterranean Populations

Sam-Yellowe

2024

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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet has been shown to lower the risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Improvements in depression, participation in daily activities in older individuals, weight loss and a reduction in adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with adherence to the Mediterranean diet. The number of studies that have evaluated barriers to adherence to the Mediterranean diet in the US and, in particular, in racial and ethnic minority populations within the US are few. Among Native American and Alaskan Native populations, studies evaluating traditional or alternative Mediterranean diet adherence for chronic non-infectious diseases is unavailable. Mediterranean diet scoring instruments used in studies in European and Mediterranean countries and among white participants in the US fail to capture the dietary patterns of racial and ethnic minority populations. In this narrative review, the food components of the traditional Mediterranean diet are discussed, adherence to the Mediterranean diet is examined in Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean countries and barriers preventing adherence to the Mediterranean diet in the US and among racial and ethnic minority populations is reviewed. Recommendations for improving nutrition education and intervention and for increasing adherence and cultural adaptions to the Mediterranean diet are provided.

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“…Faith, family and a purposeful life, plan de vida, are part of the life style on the Nicoyan peninsula [44,46]. Longevity related to the diet resembling Blue Zones and Mediterranean diets, life style and environment was observed in Bama, China [47] and in the Amami Islands, Japan [48]. The high mineral content of the soil and hard water characteristics of the Amami Islands may also provide important cardioprotective benefits to residents [44,47,48].…”

Section: Blue Zones Dietsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nutritional Barriers to the Adherence of the Mediterranean Diet in Non-mediterranean Populations

Sam-Yellowe

2024

Preprint

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Adherence to the Mediterranean diet has been shown to lower the risk of developing chronic non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Improvements in depression, participation in daily activities in older individuals, weight loss and reduction in adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with adherence to the Mediterranean diet. The number of studies that have evaluated barriers to the adherence of the Mediterranean diet in the US and in particular, in racial and ethnic minority populations within the US are few. Among Native American and Alaskan Native populations, studies evaluating traditional or alternative Mediterranean diet adherence for chronic non-infectious diseases is unavailable. Mediterranean diet scoring instruments used in studies in European and Mediterranean countries and among white participants in the US fail to capture the dietary patterns of racial and ethnic minority populations. In this narrative review the food components of the traditional Mediterranean diet are discussed, adherence to the Mediterranean diet is examined in Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean countries and barriers preventing adherence to the Mediterranean diet in the US and among racial and ethnic minority populations is reviewed. Recommendations for improving nutrition education and intervention, and increasing adherence and cultural adaptions to the Mediterranean diet are provided.

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Which Factors Influence Healthy Aging? A Lesson from the Longevity Village of Bama in China

Cited by 10 publications

References 165 publications

Recreational and active tourism in the Urals: Potential for longevity and sustainable development

Recreational and active tourism in the Urals: Potential for longevity and sustainable development

Nutritional Barriers to the Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Non-Mediterranean Populations

Nutritional Barriers to the Adherence of the Mediterranean Diet in Non-mediterranean Populations

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