Small population. Big numbers. And an intriguing question: **is there a connection?** My True Longevity Index™ brought me to Kagoshima Prefecture, and then the data led me further—to remote Isen Town on the island of Tokunoshima. Here, I found an unusually high concentration of centenarians, one of Japan’s highest fertility rates, and research exploring a correlation between local drinking-water characteristics and longevity. Isen was also home to Shigechiyo Izumi, once recognized as the world's oldest man. Longevity. Fertility. Water. Coincidence? Connected? Or is something else going on in this small, isolated community? I spent a fascinating few hours talking to one of the researchers, Yuki Matsuoka, the head of the Isen Town History Compilation Office. More on this to come This is **Leg One of a three-leg journey** through Japan, following the data to prefectures at both ends of my True Longevity Index™. I’m visiting the Top Ten and Bottom Three—but keeping the rankings secret as I travel. Hopefully the ferries arrive today. If they do, this first leg continues south as I island-hop through the Ryukyus and through the historic **“Land of the Immortals,”** following the longevity trail one island at a time. For now, one question: **KAGOSHIMA — TOP TEN or BOTTOM THREE?** Vote in the comments. 👇 https://japansolo.substack.com/p/top-ten-or-bottom-three #Japan #Longevity #Tokunoshima

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Andoo Comanche's Sailing Master, Iain Murray, is gearing up for his 29th Rolex Sydney Hobart Race. This year, John Winning Jr's Andoo Team X boasts a brand-new North Sails inventory, and the crew is decked out in #NorthSailsPerformanceClothing. Hear directly from Murray about the latest upgrades and why these sails could be their best yet. Only 1️⃣ more sleep until race day! #RolexSydneyHobart #NorthSails #Sailing #AndooComanche #offshoreracing 🎥 Bow Caddy Media

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Fala, Velejador - Murillo Novaes A Semana Internacional de Vela de Ilhabela chega à sua 48ª edição entre os dias 24 e 31 de julho de 2021, no Yacht Club de Ilhabela (YCI), no litoral norte paulista. O grande encontro da modalidade conta com mais de 100 barcos das principais classes de vela oceânica, como ORC, RGS, Mini Transat, Multicasco, Bico de Proa, Clássicos, C30 e HPE25. E, pela primeira vez, reúne regatas presenciais e virtuais, com as provas online feitas pelo aplicativo Virtual Regatta Inshore. Inscreva-se no canal oficial da Semana Internacional de vela de Ilhabela: https://bityli.com/B6QTp Curta a SIVI no Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sivilhabela/ Siga a SIVI no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sivilhabela/ Siga a SIVI no Twitter: https://twitter.com/sivilhabela/ Saiba mais: https://www.sivilhabela.com.br #sivilhabela #ummardeexperiencias #vela #sailing

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Three sailboats battling for position in rough water! 🌊⛵ A sudden gust nearly tips one over — but the crew recovers just in time. The other boats gain ground… pure racing drama! ⚡🔥 #SailboatRacing #SailingLife #ExtremeSailing #OceanAdventure #CloseRace #RoughSeas #WindAndWaves #SailingAddict #RegattaLife #BoatRacing

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NEEL 43 life style video. Una tarde de fondeo con amigos

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