February 9, 2010



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Miracle Makeover

We did it! In a revolutionary experiment to improve health, one ordinary American town proved that simple changes in the way you eat, work, and play can boost your lifespan.
The best news: You can do it too.

We Did It
— 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.

Eat Well, Live Longer

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

Get Started Today!

Take the Vitality Compass®—our interactive tool for measuring life expectancy