Health video: TeD Talk on Blue Zones Flashcards
The cards are based on this video: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_buettner_how_to_live_to_be_100?language=en
What is ikigai?
Ikigai means “purpose”. In Okinawa there is a focus on your “life’s purpose”. For some people this might mean a focus on family. For others it might mean a focus on a skill or sport such as karate.
Having sense of purpose, or “ikigai” can add how many years to your life expectancy?
Having sense of purpose, or “ikigai” can add 7 years to your life expectancy.
What kind of exercise do people in the “Blue Zones” do?
They “move naturally”. That is, they don’t “exercise” by going to the gym or doing exercise programmes. Their way of life and environments help them move without having to think about it.
People in the “Blue Zones” m____ n_________.
People in the “Blue Zones” move naturally.
What is “downshift”?
“Downshift” is a way to avoid stress by having routines and a lifestyle that are relaxing.
Why is avoiding stress so important for health?
Stress is connected to inflammation. In turn, inflammation is associated with every major age-related disease.
People in “Blue Zones” focus on f_____.
People in “Blue Zones” focus on family.
People in “Blue Zones” live to be 100 at __ times the rate Americans do.
People in “Blue Zones” live to be 100 at ten times the rate Americans do.
People in “Blue Zones” share __ common characteristics.
People in “Blue Zones” share 9 common characteristics.
The 9 common characteristics “Blue Zone” dwellers share are called the ______ nine.
The 9 common characteristics “Blue Zone” dwellers share are called the power nine.
The “power nine” are what?
The “power nine” are the common characterisics the “Blue Zone” residents share.
What all all the “power nine” characteristics?
The “power nine” characteristics are:
purpose, downshift, natural movement, belonging, wine at 5, plant slant, 80% rule, right outlook, loved ones first, and right tribe.
Being in the “right tribe” helps you…
Being in the “right tribe” helps you have healthy habits and behaviors.
