Blue Zone 2.0: In search of the blue tick of long life

Can simply desiring a longer, healthier life help make it a reality? The concept of “manifesting”—the Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024—suggests it might. But as we explore Singapore’s transformation into the world’s first self-made Blue Zone, we find that there’s much more to living longer than just wanting it.   Join us as sociologist Associate Professor Angelique Chan from Duke-NUS’ Centre for Ageing Research and Education peels back the layers of what it really takes to create a society where longer lives, lived in good health, are not just a hope but a reality.  Highlights from the conversation include:  Singapore’s transformation from a young nation-state into a rapidly ageing population  An exploration of whether we’re ageing well and with purpose  What’s essential to living longer and enjoying life  And whether anyone, anywhere can live long and well    Show credits for Episode 13:  Produced by: Brandon Raeburn, Media & Content Specialist; Norfaezah Abdullah, Senior Executive; and Sean Firoz, Manager  To discover more scientific insights and personal stories from Singapore with impact on the world, go to: www.duke-nus.edu.sg/medicus