Minnesota 'Blue Zones' creator launches Netflix docuseries on quest for long life

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Minnesota native Dan Buettner has launched a four-part docuseries on Netflix — “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones”
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Minnesota native Dan Buettner has spent a lot of his professional life traveling around the world and learning the longevity lessons offered by some cultures and communities. He calls these places “Blue ones” where people live significantly longer than average and he has even tried to create one in Albert Lea.

Now, Buettner has taken to Netflix, debuting a four-part docuseries, “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.”

Buettner was a guest on Morning Edition with Cathy Wurzer to talk about his latest project.

Listen to their conversation by clicking the player above.

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