Blue Zones and The Secret to Longevity

HI team,
Some places in the world have many people who live to be over 100 years old. These places are called Blue Zones. Researchers studied their lifestyles to understand why they live so long.

1. Have you ever heard of Blue Zones before today? What surprised you about them?
2. Why do you think some communities have more people who live past 100 years old?
3. Do you think genetics or lifestyle is more important for long life? Why?
4. Many Blue Zone residents eat mostly plant-based foods. Do you think diet plays a big role in longevity?
5. In your culture, how are elderly people treated? Does that affect their health or happiness?
6. Would you like to live to be 100 years old? Why or why not?
7. What is more important: living a long life (quantity) or living a happy and meaningful life (quality)?
8. If someone lives to 105 but is lonely or sick, is that success? Why or why not?
9. Which Blue Zone habit would be easiest for you to adopt? Which would be hardest?
10. Do you think modern technology helps us live longer — or does it make life more stressful?