As U.S. forces closed in on Okinawa in April 1945, Japanese pilots launched kamikaze strikes with desperate precision. This IL‑2 compilation recreates the chaos - smoking dives, sudden impacts, and ...

Here's how the Okinawan diet promotes a century of living Unlike the typical Western diet or even the modern Japanese one, the Okinawan diet is built on moderation, seasonal produce, and ...

That comes down to three main factors—diet, social practices, and genetics—explains Craig Willcox, a professor of public health and gerontology at Okinawa International University and a co ...

Bradley J. Willcox, D. Craig Willcox, Makoto Suzuki, . . Clarkson Potter, $24.95 (419pp) ISBN 978-1-4000-4953-0 In 2001, The Okinawa Program jumped onto bestseller lists, lauding the healthy ...

Beyond diet and exercise lies what might be the most powerful longevity secret from Okinawa – a deep-rooted sense of purpose that makes each day meaningful, regardless of age.

The blue zone diet is undeniably one of the best ways of eating for overall health and longevity. It draws culinary inspiration from the top blue zones around the world (Ikaria, Greece, Okinawa ...

People living in Okinawa, Japan, are known for their longevity, and diet expert Dan Buettner believes there is one food that is key to their long lives News By Bethany Gavaghan Under 35s writer ...

As well as the lentil recipes, there are 25 that major on beans, from cannellini to borlotti: canned and jarred beans are high in protein and fibre and a sustainable food in agricultural terms ...

Compared to the Mediterranean diet and the DASH plan, the traditional Okinawan diet is the lowest in fat and the highest in carbohydrates. In fact, theskew heavily toward good-quality carbohydrates ...

What’s more, there’s growing recognition that foods in the Okinawan diet may contribute to long-term brain health, helping to reduce the risk of developing age-related cognitive impairment.