Investigate the psycho-neurobiology of Okinawan Ikigai (reason for being). Discover how having an explicit life purpose elevates prefrontal dopamine and lowers allostatic mortality.
Investigate the psycho-neuroimmunology of Okinawan Moai social circles. Discover how lifelong peer kinship triggers oxytocin surges and lowers cardiovascular allostatic load.
Explore the gerontological biophysics of the Okinawan practice Hara Hachi Bu (eating until 80% full). Learn how mild caloric deficit activates SIRT1 and clears senescent cells via autophagy.