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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 20 > Eat less, live longer?

Eat less, live longer?

Though calorie restriction has its benefits, the jury is still out on its effect on longevity

By Betsy Q. Cliff / The Bulletin
August 20, 2009

There's something remarkable about the Okinawan people. These residents of a subtropical island in Japan live longer than almost anyone on Earth.

Compared with other developed countries, Okinawa has four to five times the number of centenarians. Their average life expectancy is 81 years,....

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