Better Being Series: Discover the ‘Blue Zones’ Where People Live Longer

On Aon

Where are the Blue Zones, the areas around the world where communities are continually producing centenarians and demonstrating an exceptional quality of life. And what are they getting right? Today’s Better Being episode considers lifestyles in the Blue Zones, and how leaders can use these characteristics to build a team culture that makes healthy choices. Resulting in the greatest ROI of all: longer life.

Experts in this episode:
Rachel Fellowes, Chief Wellbeing Officer, Aon
Danny Buettner, EVP, Chief Development Officer, Blue Zones

• [3:21] Characteristics of Blue Zones around the world
• [4:48] The fountain of youth is found in the Blue Zones
• [6:54] The common denominators including rituals, behaviors, and habits
• [9:58] Implementing a team culture that makes healthy choices naturally
• [14:16] The unmatched ROI of adding a year to life expectancy

Additional Resources:

Aon’s website

Better Being Series: Improving Your Financial Wellbeing

Better Being Series: Are You Taking Care of Your Digital Wellbeing?

Better Being Series Dives into Women’s Health

Rachel Fellowes LinkedIn

Aon’s Workplace Wellbeing

Aon’s 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey

Danny Buettner Resources:

• LinkedIn
• Blue Zones Website
• Netflix Documentary: Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
• NFX: The Business Case for Longevity

Tweetables:

• “These researchers found cultures and environments that produce centenarians at scale, consistently, with a fraction of the disease prevalence.” — Danny Buettner
• “Of the 350 people we studied, not a single one of them pursued health. Not a single one of them pursued longevity, or resilience, or purpose or connection or happiness...it ensued.” — Danny Buettner
• “[These results] were a by-product of where you live and who you pursue life with.” — Danny Buettner
• “There is no greater ROI than adding a year or two of life expectancy to the world.” — Danny Buettner