DAN BUETTNER is the founder of Blue Zones, an organization that helps Americans live longer, healthier lives. His groundbreaking work on longevity led to his 2005 National Geographic cover story "Secrets of Living Longer" and four New York Times bestsellers: The Blue Zones, Thrive, The Blue Zones Solution, and The Blue Zones Kitchen. Most recently, his Netflix documentary Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones premiered as a top show on the streaming platform. He is also the author of The Blue Zones of Happiness (2017), The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer (2023), and is a National Geographic Explorer.