Bethany College to host alum, Sid Stolz, Blue Zone speaker

Feb 09, 2023

Blue Zones - learn how to transform your community to live better, longer

February 23, 2023 at 3PM

Lindquist Hall located in the Wallerstedt Library

Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS



Based on work done by Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain outlined in the Journal of Experimental Gerontology, Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones LLC, coined longevity hotspots around the world as "Blue Zones."


Check out this interview that Buettner did with CBS News recently.


Ultimately, Dan and the team of demographers and researchers found that all blue zones areas share nine specific lifestyle habits that we call the Power 9®.


Blue Zones LLC is now dedicated to creating healthy communities across the United States.


Sidney (Sid) Stolz '83 is Blue Zones, LLC's Chief Design and Experience Officer. Blue Zones is a transformative organization designed to help individuals live their best life, longer. Sid is responsible for the Blue Legacy Ventures project in downtown Miami.


Sid has more than 30 years of healthcare experience, holding leadership positions with industry-leading companies such as CVS Health/Caremark, UnitedHealth Group, Willis Towers Watson, and Healthways. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin. He resides in Miami Beach, Florida.


For more information, please contact Bethany College Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement at alumni@bethanylb.edu or 785-227-3380 ext. 8270.


 

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