In the early 1970s, National Geographic ran an extensive series of articles investigating claims of these long-lived people.
As a result, the Hunza people and region became fascinating case studies on health and longevity.
They remain so today as people seek ways to boost their own health and live longer lives.
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The six tribes from Hunza now live a blend of traditional and modern, technology-driven lives.
Their lives are changing, and there have been many myths about their longevity and ability to avoid disease.
No one is precisely sure about their lifespans.
Why Are the Hunza Long-Lived People?
“They are fascinated by the longevity and come here to learn the secrets.
(Muddy but said to contain very healthy minerals.)
Or maybe the local wine?
These physical factors may be important but not that much.
The main factor is the social organization and social behavior of this place.”
The environment in which the Hunza live is mountainous and has extremely rough terrain.
But there are other factors to their health, and it’s not entirely true that they avoid disease.
That’s been cited as a health and longevity advantage for other mountain-dwelling people across the world.
Other health benefits of the Hunza lifestyle include diet, exercise, and social connection.
Apricots, cherries, grapes, and peaches are all cultivated by the Hunza.
They also eat a lot of grains wheat,barley, and millet andchapati,their daily bread.
Hunza live in a remote mountain region and have remained isolated though technology is changing their day-to-day lives.
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