Basically, these are specific geographical locations around the world where people live into their 90s and even 100s much more frequently than anywhere else.
And you know what else happens there?
Sex. Well past the age where most people are still able to do it… like people in their 80s and 90s are still going at it.
How is that possible?
Read on to find out what these regions can tell us about extending our lives and sex lives:
Okinawa was even nicknamed “The Land of the Immortals” in ancient Chinese legends thousands of years ago.
The Journal notes that a significant reason for the longevity of these Japanese centenarians is their personal and social habits.
These folks have tons of hobbies.
Like gardening, tai chi, and other hobbies known to decrease stress levels and increase their overall sense of belonging to their community and environment.
For men, this makes a lot of sense.
Working with our hands on something tangible like wood or dirt gives us a definitive sense of accomplishment.
Martial arts gyms — such as the so-hot-right-now Brazilian jiu-jitsu — provide a community.
If you’ve ever been to a jiu-jitsu gym, listened to Joe Rogan, or Jocko Willink, you know that these places are some of the most welcoming, community-oriented, kindest places a person can find themselves.
So, however you can get stress relief and community in a healthy way, do it.
Whether that’s a men’s hockey or softball league, the golf course, special interest clubs, whatever.
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