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There are 5 blue zones in the world: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica and Ikaria, Greece. In Okinawa people eat less (80%), tend to use less motor vehicles and form small groups or moai for emotional and financial stability. Book advises moderate alcohol consumption is good for health. To avoid stress, Okinawans know how to manage their time.