Okinawan men fell from first to 43rd while women slipped to 16th in the last life expectancy survey, a slide that is expected ...

Okinawa offers a slower, more soulful side of Japan that blends tropical escape with cultural depth. View Entire Post › ...

NAGANO—Okinawa Prefecture once boasted the longest life expectancy in the country, but it has now dropped well out of the top 10.

But if you don't call these longevity hotspots home, there's no need to worry. Experts recently delved into a potentially pivotal 'secret' for residents' longevity, which focuses on an approach called ...

For centuries, the people of Okinawa, Japan, have practised hara hachi bu, a Confucian-inspired eating habit meaning “eat until you are 80% full.” This principle, deeply rooted in mindfulness and ...

From longevity in Japan's Okinawa to proxy wars in Middle East, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent Asia reporting ...

Want to live to 100? Researching blue zones, areas where people live exceptionally long lives can provide some lessons. Longevity researcher Dan Buettner identified 5 of them Sardinia, Italy, Earia, ...