— Photo by Kevin J. Miyazaki/Redux
Using secrets from cultures where people live the longest, the
residents of Albert Lea, Minnesota, transformed the way they live as
part of the Vitality Project: an unprecedented longevity study that
energized bodies, spirits, and lives. From walking groups and
community gardens to purpose seminars and healthier meals, find out
how folks got strong, lost weight, connected with their
community—and added years to their lives, in just five short
months. Find out more about this town’s remarkable
transformation.
Check out our good-for-you recipes that could add years to your life.
— Photo by Maren Caruso
6 Weeks to Longevity
Explore our interactive tools, photo galleries, and videos to learn more about the town’s miraculous
metamorphosis—and how you can revitalize your life too.
— Photos for weeks 1,2,5, and 6 by Kevin J. Miyazaki/Redux
— Photos for weeks 3 and 4 by Allen Brisson-Smith
Take the Vitality Compass®—our interactive tool for measuring life expectancy