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Center for Healthy Aging program focuses on the 'Blue Zones'
Learn the factors that may contribute to why residents of these five places live longer than others on Earth.
WEST HARTFORD – A free program about the Blue Zones – the five places where people live longer and healthier than anywhere else on Earth – will be held Wednesday, April 25, 1 p.m., at The Emanuel Synagogue, 160 Mohegan Drive. This program of Jewish Women International will be led by Michelle Wyman, LSW, CDP, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging.
Research has shown that those who live in the Blue Zones share common characteristics: have a life purpose; reduced stress; moderate calorie intake; a plant-based diet; moderate alcohol intake; regular physical activity; spirituality or religion engagement; and involvement in an active family and community life.
Seating is limited and registration is required. To RSVP, call Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, 1.877.424.4641.
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Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, a not for profit member of Hartford HealthCare Senior Services, is a resource and assessment center designed to enhance access to services and information related to attaining optimal quality of life for seniors and their caregivers. For more information about Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging, visit http://hhccenterforhealthyaging.org or call 1.877.4AGING1/ 1.877.424.4641.
