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A region in Finland displays many of the traits shared by “Blue Zones,” where residents live longer, live healthier lifestyles, and embrace living in a community more than other parts of the world.
News Finland » Ostrobothnia » Health: A potential new Blue Zone: Region in Finland stands out for its populace's longevity
Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia in Finland stands out as a potential Blue Zone, thanks to factors such as long life expectancy, good health and a lifestyle resembling those in well-known Blue Zones.
News Finland » Ostrobothnia » Health: Researchers Discover Another Place Where People Live Freakishly Long
Blue Zone lifestyles are linked to longer-than-average lifespans in places like Italy and Japan, but newly described longevity hotspots in Finland are presenting a different story. Reading time 2 ...
News Finland » Ostrobothnia » Health: Finnish study reveals why the longest-lived region doesn’t follow Blue Zone rules
In Western Finland, the longest-lived region thrives without following classic Blue Zone habits, while another community shows promising lifestyle patterns, challenging the idea that there’s only one ...
News Finland » Ostrobothnia » Health: South Ostrobothnia Health Care District (SO HCD)
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News Finland » Ostrobothnia » Health: THL: People in South Ostrobothnia lead Finland's growing weight issues
People in Finland are gaining weight, according to new data from the Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). According to THL's Healthy Finland Survey, the region with the largest proportion of people ...
News Finland » Ostrobothnia » Health: A new Blue Zone: Scientists find an unexpected region where people live exceptionally long lives
Around the world, health gurus and travellers alike are making 'Blue Zones' their next home. These select areas of the world have higher rates of people living above-average lifespans, with many ...