May 5th: Dr. Mark Hammond: Lessons from the Blue Zones
Dr. Hammond will discuss the “Blue zones” the subject of ground-breaking research and a book by Dan Buettner. He explores the lifestyles and diets of the regions where people live the longest and are the healthiest, providing tips on how to adopt similar habits for a longer and happier life. Dr. Hammond has the long term goal of turning our area into a blue zone.
Dr. Mark Hammond is a doctor in internal medicine who has practiced for almost 40 years in all settings including hospital, office and long-term care. He has developed a keen interest in lifestyle medicine over the past decade, studying and advocating for preventative healthcare and better nutrition.