Cities in multiple states across the nation are working with Mr. Dan Buettner and his team to institute practices to help their residents practice healthier lifestyles.

A Blue Zones team partnered with the city of Albert Lea, MN on a pilot program to encourage healthier living.

Schools in Albert Lea practiced healthier food selection by discontinuing stocking vending machines with candy and sugary drinks. To promote exercise the Blue Zones team helped to design walkable environments that increased walking and social engagement. After a year and half the MN community reported improvements in weight loss and decreased health care costs.

References used for the blogs:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6125071

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/blue-zones

In the midst of all the positive feedback on Blue Zones, some skepticism has arisen about statistical accuracy and outcomes.  A reference link to the discussion is included below for information.

https://www.science.org/content/article/do-blue-zones-supposed-havens-longevity-rest-shaky-science