According to the Blue Zone Theory, areas with higher proportions of centenarians all have several things in common – so MM investigated what Salfordians could do to live both longer and richer lives.
Salford, although not a blue zone, had an increase of 8.4% in people aged 65 years between 2011 and 2021, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Becky Yeomans met with residents of Salford to find out what they think about the Blue Zone Theory, if there’s any truth to it and how they are living life to the full.
The theory was coined by Dan Buettner, an American explorer and researcher, and blue zones – meaning areas with large populations living to 100 – include Ikaria (Greece), Sardinia (Italy), Okinawa (Japan), Nicoya (Costa Rica) and Loma Linda (California).
Buettner explained in the Netflix series “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” that people in these areas moved naturally, ate wisely, and had strong connections and a good outlook.
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