Blue Zones: The Real Science
A Fall 2024 Emeritus Society Curious Minds Book and Journal ClubCost:
$ 15.00 per personDuration:
2hAbout this experience
A unique gathering of curious minds to discuss scientific literature found in research-based journals or books. Participants will review designated readings beforehand and discuss over coffee.
A blue zone is a region in the world where people are claimed to have exceptionally long lives beyond the age of 80 due to a lifestyle combining physical activity, low stress, rich social interactions, a local whole-foods diet, and low disease incidence. The phenomenon of Blue Zones gained world-wide attention in 2005 with the release of Dan Buettner's book on the subject. However, the concept of Blue Zones has been challenged by the absence of scientific proof. Through several journal articles, we will explore and discuss the science surrounding Blue Zones.
Your Host
Elise Eifert (Ph.D., UNCG) is currently an Associate Professor and graduate coordinator for the fully online Gerontology program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She graduated in 2014 from UNCG with a Ph.D. in Public Health Education and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology. She is a gerontology and health promotion scholar with over 20 years of experience working and conducting research with family caregivers.