A defining factor of a Blue Zones Community is the longevity of its residents. At a vibrant 90 years old, Redondo Beach resident Pat Dreizler is a prime example of what it means to live longer, better. She has been a pioneer and leader of many of the...
Having the critical conversation necessary to live life fully, while preparing for the end of life.
In partnership with City of Redondo Beach, at this workshop you will: learn about Advance Care Planning and much more from Dr. Ira Byock,...
Beach Cities schools are back in session and that means thousands of tiny feet are once again pounding the pavement each morning as part of the Walking School Bus program. In fact, numbers indicate nearly 25 percent of elementary students in Redondo...
Jean-Ellison Shanon, 62, began her fitness journey shortly after retiring from Cedar Sinai in October of 2015 – and the first order of business for the newly retired Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) member was to lose 30 pounds of stress weight...
by Michael Lindsey
“If you want to be good to yourself, live your best life and be who you are authentically, then Blue Zones is a great path to follow. It's a broad approach to health that encompasses not only you, but those around...
Free “Zumba in the Park” is shimmying its way over to the campus of Redondo Union High School (RUHS) as part of Beach Cities Health District’s (BCHD) annual Summer Free Fitness Series – held Mondays at 6:30 p.m., August 1st–15th.
The free Zumba...
by Eric Garner, BCHD Communications Specialist
Twelve-year-old Kaylin Skinner stood in front of her mom and begged for a haircut. But Kaylin wasn’t pleading for the look her friends were sporting, instead, she demanded to shave her long, dark...
by Eric Garner, BCHD Communications Specialist
Neuroscience. Mindful awareness. Positive psychology. Social-emotional learning.
No, these aren’t lessons being taught to clinical psychologists or even aspiring medical students....
By Sandy Mazza, Daily Breeze
Being “green” can be overwhelming for even the most conscientious citizens.
There are so many options: replacing outdated energy-sucking equipment, managing heating and cooling systems, solar-...
by Eric Garner, Beach Cities Health District
Carmen Sellers, 82, is an archetype for health, happiness and the life-extending benefits of Blue Zones Project’s Power 9® principles.
If it were up to 11-year-old Hermosa, every day...
