Compared with Americans, residents in Okinawa, Japan, are about three times more likely to reach their 100th birthday, according to decades-long research from Dan Buetnner, a journalist, author and National Geographic fellow. These centenarians garden, cook, sing, laugh and play. While a move to Okinawa probably isn’t feasible, there’s a lot we can learn from their simple habits and customs. One tip? In lieu of an afternoon espresso, take a nap. The most recent science shows that a 20-minute nap can make up for an hour of lost sleep and helps keep you sharp later in the day. Read the article.
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