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The Sunflower Foundation, the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City and the Built Environment and Outdoor Summit Present
Blue Zones with Tony Buettner
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Wed., October 14, 7 p.m.
Reception to Follow Free and Open to the Public Capitol Federal Conference Center
First Floor of the Regnier Center Johnson County Community College 12345 College Blvd. Overland Park, Kan. |
What is the secret of some of the world’s most long-lived, healthiest and happiest people? Based on the first groundbreaking book, "Blue Zones," and other books to follow, both empirical research and firsthand observation point to nine key characteristics, several of which relate directly to the built environment… and none of which point to medicine, diets or going to the gym! The Blue Zones story started more than a decade ago, when both longevity researchers and a team from National Geographic noticed some parts of the globe contained hyper-healthy "hot spots" where residents consistently reached the age of 100 at rates 10 times greater than in the US… with virtually no signs of frailty or chronic disease. Today, the Blue Zones group continues its work by inspiring or helping diverse communities across the globe implement these key concepts, sometimes with surprising results.
Blue Zones speaker Tony Buettner has spent more than 30 years traveling the world as both the owner of an outdoor adventure company and a participant on multiple Blue Zone National Geographic expeditions. He brings deep-seated understanding and insight about health and wellness as it relates to population, place and culture. As the Blue Zones VP of Product Development and Business, Tony will speak to that critical intersection of key sectors in a healthier built environment, including policy, worksites, food retail, and individual engagement. Through case studies and visuals, Tony will share the story of Blue Zones and how lessons from around the world can inform the work of built environment advocates here in Kansas. He will inspire with examples of other Midwest cities collectively adopting Blue Zones concepts – and already seeing drops in healthcare claims, and increases in predicted longevity.
Blue Zones speaker Tony Buettner has spent more than 30 years traveling the world as both the owner of an outdoor adventure company and a participant on multiple Blue Zone National Geographic expeditions. He brings deep-seated understanding and insight about health and wellness as it relates to population, place and culture. As the Blue Zones VP of Product Development and Business, Tony will speak to that critical intersection of key sectors in a healthier built environment, including policy, worksites, food retail, and individual engagement. Through case studies and visuals, Tony will share the story of Blue Zones and how lessons from around the world can inform the work of built environment advocates here in Kansas. He will inspire with examples of other Midwest cities collectively adopting Blue Zones concepts – and already seeing drops in healthcare claims, and increases in predicted longevity.
