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But that was before learning about theBlue Zonesand the worlds longest-living people who reside within them.

(Old habits die hard, okay?)

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Once done, it was satisfying to say the least.

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The weeds were much easier to remove, they just required constant kneeling and squatting while doing so.

The problem was when I moved in, this area was unkempt and overgrown.

(Thankfully, my parents helped.)

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And it turns out, its not only good for me but Cash, too.

Walking wasnt just great at home, either.

My dad, his girlfriend, and I loved roaming around New Orleans on foot.

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In all, we walked around 10 miles (in sneakers and sandals) in a weekend.

And thats all there was to it.

With those few adjustments, I started to understand the magic of living like someone in the Blue Zones.

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So much so, in fact, that I plan to keep it going.

Dont just take my word for it, though.

There are several benefits to the Blue Zones lifestyle, Dr. Purdy tells me.

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For example, these parts of the world are known to have lower incidences of obesity and heart disease.

So there you have it.

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