America's Fountain of Youth

Apparently Juan Ponce de Len was a little off when he scoured the Florida glades for the mythical Fountain of Youth

. However, I don't mean off as in mentally off like one might assume. I mean he was simply off geographically. If the Spanish explorer had saddled up and rode west towards California, he might have been a little more successful, for there rests America's longevity oasis.

Loma Linda, California is America's Fountain of Youth. But, I doubt it's the Fountain of Youth that Juan Ponce de Len had in mind. You won't find a majestic pool with people lined up around the corner to take a drink in Loma Linda. And you also won't find any resemblance to Neverland in Loma Linda. Nope, this isn't a town of teenagers who never grow old. Loma Linda, California is a land of longevity. The residents of Loma Linda live long, healthy liveslonger and healthier than most of the world.

Loma Linda, California is one of four designated Blue Zones. A Blue Zone is a geographical area of the world where people commonly live active lives past the age of 100. Okay, so it's not exactly a fountain of "youth." But, what happened to the adage, "you're only as old as you feel?" In Loma Linda, they might not possess a magical, age-retardant solution, but they do possess some vital life secrets that help them live long and fulfilling lives.

The city of Loma Linda is located in San Bernardino County, California, approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles. But, the secret to a longevity has very little to do with the longitude and latitude of the city. Instead, it has to do with their lifestyle. Majority of the residents of Loma Linda are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. But, before you go converting, it's not the religion per se that leads to longevity. Their longevity is more closely related the healthy lifestyle their religion promotes. Seventh-day Adventists recommends vegetarianism and expects adherence to the kosher laws in Leviticus 11. Any plant-based diet with plenty of phytonutrients is a vital element to Blue Zones. In addition to their religious practices and diet, exercise, social activity, and strong family ties help propel the citizens of Loma Linda towards a long and healthy life.

So, if you feel like a modern day Juan Ponce de Len, you don't have to search high and low for some mythical fountain. On that note, you don't even have to travel to California. If you eat well, exercise regularly, and practice some sort of faith with strong family ties, you'll find yourself living a long and healthy life.

America's Fountain of Youth

By: Dan Heinkel

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