The Blue Zones are home to the longest-living people in the world.

Their nighttime habits for longevity are worth adopting for yourself.

5 nighttime habits for longevity, inspired by the Blue Zones

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Keep a consistent sleep schedule

Sleep training isnt just for babies.

Adults can benefit froma consistent sleep schedule, too.

If you want to extend your lifespan, make (and stick) to a regular sleep schedule.

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Blue Zones expert and author ofThe Blue Zones Secrets for Longer Living

Set a bedtime reminder each night to practice falling asleep at a regular time.

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Incorporate time to down shift

That wind-down routine?

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Thats something that centenarians in Blue Zones incorporate in their daily routine as a way to manage stress.

Although these arent necessarily always performed at night, stresscanimpact the amount and quality of sleep we get.

How to become a morning person:

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Hold off on late-night snacking

Most residents of the Blue Zones skip out on a midnight snack.

They also typically eat small dinners early in the evening and refrain from late-night snacking.

Most also take their smallest meals in the evening.

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Blue Zones expert and author ofThe Blue Zones Secrets for Longer Living

In Okinawa, for example, they recite a phrase before every meal:hara hachi bu.

Their smaller portion sizes remind us to be mindful when eating and pay attention to our bodies.

Enjoy a glass of wine after 5 p.m.

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