ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Blue zone

Okay kiddo, you know how some places in the world have people who live really, really long lives? Like they can live to be over 100 years old and still be healthy and happy! Those places are called Blue Zones.

Blue Zones are special areas where people live longer and healthier lives compared to other places. It's blue because a man named Dan Buettner, who is a researcher and writer, used blue markers to circle these areas on a map when he was studying them.

Now, you might be wondering why people live so long in these Blue Zones. Well, it's because they have some special habits or lifestyles that help them live longer. For example, they eat lots of healthy foods like fruits, veggies and lean meats. They also exercise a lot and stay active throughout their lives. Plus, they are really close to their families and friends and have lots of community support.

Scientists and doctors study these Blue Zones to learn more about what makes people live longer, so that they can help others live long and healthy lives too. So, maybe we can all live in a Blue Zone someday!