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Okinawa, Japan, is often known for its inhabitants' long and healthy lives.
While the climate, the community and the environment play their part in giving the inhabitants a long life, here’s what matters more:
Ikigai — finding your purpose in life.
People in Japan seldom fully retire from the workforce.
They believe that once you find your Ikigai, the satisfaction of the work drives you and keeps you alive.
Ikigai can be divided into “iki” meaning life, and “gai” to be worthwhile”.
Another secret to a long and healthy life is to stop eating when you’re 80% full.
The more you stuff your stomach, the more your body has to work to digest the food.
People in Okinawa eat small portions of various food and stop eating when they’re starting to feel full.
Antiaging Secrets
The mind and body are connected. One doesn’t function without the other.
Here are some tips to keep yourself young:
