Part 1 - How to live to 101 - BBC Horizon

The quest to live longer has been one of humanities oldest dreams, but while scientists have been searching, a few isolated communities have stumbled across the answer. On the remote Japanese island of Okinawa, In the Californian town of Loma Linda and in the mountains of Sardinia people live longer than anywhere else on earth.

In these unique communities a group of scientists have dedicated their lives to trying to uncover their secrets. Horizon takes a trip around the globe to meet the people who can show us all how to live longer, healthier lives.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Longevity
• live
• to
• 100
• centenarian
• old
• healthy

[jposh707]

I'm convinced that becoming a vegetarian would help me live longer. But I just like the taste of meat too much to give it up. :(

[TheButtonNose]

You wanna know how to achieve longevity? Healthy attitude for life, minimum stress caused by environment and people, good foods and exercise regime. All these things are Almost impossible to achieve by average life in developed or developing coutries, which is caused by different factors in each of them. :D Words from a 102 year old woman ...............(in future :D).

[asumchaiMD]

Note that the people on the island of Okinawa have normal to low BMI's!

[Canyoudigityesyoucan]

I am eternal

[effik3]

yes sir... i think there are also eggs mixed in... but yeah, it is good stuff!!!

[auggiedoggy]

@effik3 : Is that pork mixed in with the goya and tofu?

[Claimthestorm]

This is actually very useful information!

[effik3]

～9:35～they are making goya chanpuru

[papatoony]

Mister Miyagi!

[grantsurfs]

I have been living in Okinawa for 6years, I have found the okinawans drink Sanpin, Green and Herbal teas all day long. This stuff is literally served everywhere, it may not be the silver bullet but it may help, it will certainly lower sugar intake and help reduce body fat. I have made these herbal teas available through Okinawa Herbal.