The Secrets of a Long, Healthy Life – What We Can Learn from the Blue Zones

Why do some communities around the world live longer, healthier, and happier lives on average? Researchers found the answer in the Blue Zones – regions where an unusually high percentage of people reach the age of 90 or even 100, all while staying active, energetic, and joyful.

These areas include Okinawa (Japan), Ikaria (Greece), Sardinia (Italy), Loma Linda (California), and Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. Although they are far apart geographically, their lifestyles share key similarities: a simple, mostly plant-based diet, natural daily movement, strong social connections, stress-reducing rituals, and the art of slowing down.

These habits aren’t complicated – they are small, consistent choices that have a powerful long-term impact on both physical and mental well-being.

Habits that Support a Longer Life

• Simple, healthy eating: plenty of vegetables, legumes, and whole foods.

• Regular movement: not forced gym sessions, but natural activity – walking, gardening, taking the stairs.

• Community: friends, family, and social ties that provide support.

• Stress reduction: daily rituals that help to release tension.

• Life purpose: knowing why it’s worth getting up in the morning.

Lurdy Life – Bringing Blue Zone Inspiration to the Workplace

At the Lurdy House, we believe that a healthy lifestyle should not be a luxury, but a natural part of everyday life. That is why we are launching the Lurdy Life BLUE ZONE interactive lecture series, a four-part program (from September to December) that explores the secrets of long and healthy living – in a practical and engaging way.

The aim of the lectures is to inspire small but powerful habit changes that help reduce stress, improve mental and physical balance, and bring us closer to the joy of life that the Blue Zone communities naturally experience.

September 17 – First Lecture

📅 Date: September 17, 2025 – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Lurdy House Conference Hall
👩‍🏫 Speakers: Nóra Petri (lifestyle and nutrition consultant, co-author with Dr. Richárd Schwab) and Szilvia Reimann (integrative personality development coach, art therapist, drawing analyst)

Topic: Small Decisions, Big Changes – The Hidden Keys to a Better Life

• Simple stress-management techniques

• Burnout prevention – recognizing the signs early

• Nutrition and mental balance

• Building resilience inspired by the Blue Zones

💙 Participation is free, but registration is required.
👉 [Register for the event]

Give Yourself 90 Minutes That Are Truly About You

Our everyday decisions add up to shape the quality of our lives. In the Lurdy Life BLUE ZONE lecture series, we explore how to incorporate the secrets of longevity into our own routines – even in the w