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The simple life plan of centenarians living in Nicoya

Plan de Vida is to live, serve family and community

30-Apr-2020

Key points from article :

Nicoya peninsula in north-western Costa Rica is also one of six ‘Blue zones’ around the world.

'Blue zones' are places with higher-than-average life expectancies.

The proportion of centenarians in Nicoya is around three and a half times the global average.

Follow the plan de vida, or ‘life plan’ to give a positive reason to live that keeps senior citizens active.

Simplicity is a key factor in the Plan de Vida.

They think about what things they’re going to do tomorrow and they don't think about dying.

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Blue Zones