What's Happening in Iowa
Don’t let your desk job leave you feeling stiff. Take some time to get your blood pumping throughout the day. It’s easy to do, even in the comfort of your office space. Setting aside a few minutes every hour to stretch your body can help...
Did you know... Over the last 50 years, the percentage of jobs requiring moderate physical activity has fallen from 50% in 1960 to 20% today. That means 80% of our jobs are sedentary or only require light activity. ...
In October of 2012, nine communities were named as the first Blue Zones Project™ demonstration sites in Iowa with populations below 10,000 citizens. For the past 5 months, these communities have received assistance from experts to develop...
Blue Zones Project talks a lot about the Power 9® - nine common principles found in Blue Zones® areas of the world, discovered by author Dan Buettner, where people are living longer and healthier lives. Dan Buettner has also conducted research...
Have you been wanting to learn more about Blue Zones Project? Hear from our experts and learn more about our work in communities across Iowa in this video! ...
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142,317 People Joined
907 Businesses Joined
52 Schools Joined
124,393 Citizen Actions
246 Events Held