‘Blue Zones’ author to speak in Spokane on Oct. 28

Tue., Oct. 21, 2014

From Staff Reports

National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner, author of “The Blue Zones,” will speak in Spokane at a free event Oct. 28.

The original “blue zones” are places around the world, identified by Buettner and other researchers, where people live longer and with less disability than everyone else: Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; and Nicoya, Costa Rica.

He’ll talk about the characteristics they have in common: They can articulate a sense of purpose. They attend faith-based services. They eat mostly plant-based food, and they stop eating when they’re full. They drink a little wine.

There are others, including community support. Buettner’s presentation will be followed by a panel discussion and Q-and-A with Mayor David Condon, Spokane public health epidemiologist Adrian Dominguez, and other community and public health leaders.

The event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Spokane Convention Center, 33 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Doors open at 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

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