Gain Resilience with the Wisdom of Blue Region Centenarians
About Dr. Spencer-Hwang
Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang is an associate professor and the director of Educational Theatre Program in the School of Public Health in the Center for Community Resilience at Loma Linda University, a Christian based institution.
She is not only an epidemiologist and resiliency researcher, but a community member herself in one of the only five blue regions in the world; she has an insider perspective and is able to bring extraordinary insight to light.
With her groundbreaking research and as a professor in the only university located in a bue region, she is a leading expert on whole health and developing lifelong and eternal resilience giving presentations across the nation and around the world. Over the past five years, she has received millions in funding from various government agencies providing her the opportunity to reach over 10,000 children and their families annually.
Blue Region Research
Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang is an epidemiologist and resiliency researcher, with a keen interest in health promotion. She has numerous peer reviewed publications, given presentations around the world and the recipient of funding from various government agencies.
Over the past five years she has been conducting groundbreaking research studying the experiences of centenarians (persons 100+ years or older) in the only US blue region. The US blue region is a Christian community of Seventh-day Adventists known for their healthy lifestyles. She recently presented her research findings as a keynote speaker at the First Annual Blue Zone Symposium held at Loma Linda University.
She is currently writing a book to help connect parents today with the wisdom of the Loma Linda Blue Region centenarians for raising resilient children.
Putting It Into Practice
Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang is passionate about promoting resilient children and adults locally, nationally, and internationally.
Dr. Spencer-Hwang is a resiliency and longevity coach. She provides individual and group sessions connecting people to the practices of blue region centenarians to increase resilience and vibrant longevity. Connect to learn about her Blue Region programs and significantly increase your health and wellness.
When not conducting research or providing workshops she puts her centenarian research into practice with her own family by hiking, mountain biking, spending time in nature along with implementing the other resiliency principles here in the Loma Linda Blue Region where they live. Dr. Spencer-Hwang and her family are members of the Mission Road Seventh-day Adventist Church.
About The Blue Region
One of Five
Loma Linda, California (USA) is one of the five blue regions in the world. The others include: Okinawa Japan, Nicoya Costa Rica; Ikaria Greece; and Sardinia Italy.
Thriving
Backed by scientific research studies, it is known that members of the Loma Linda Blue Region live significantly longer and with less chronic disease than the general public.
Practice It!
Eight resilient factors practiced by the people who have lived to 100 (known as centenarians) in the Loma Linda Blue Region. Put them into practice and promote health for your family!
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Planting Seeds For Resilience
Media Links
Forbes article. 8 Lifestyle Habits May Counter The Health Effects Of Early Life Stress. July 19, 2018. Available: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2018/07/19/8-lifestyle-habits-may-counter-the-health-effects-of-early-life-stress/#767179292e11
Loma Linda University News. Overcoming ACEs By Lifestyle. April 12, 2018. Available: https://news.llu.edu/wholeness/overcoming-aces-by-lifestyle
The Spectrum Magazine. Researcher Interviews Centenarians to Uncover Secrets for Living Longer. April 13, 2018. Available: https://spectrummagazine.org/article/2018/04/13/researcher-interviews-centenarians-uncover-secrets-living-longer.
Bio Medicine. Loma Linda University Research Suggests the Key to Living a Long Life Lies in the Behaviors Started as Young Children. July 22, 2018. Available: http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-technology-1/Loma-Linda-University-Research-Suggests-the-Key-to-Living-a-Long-Life-Lies-in-the-Behaviors-Started-as-Young-Children-57690-1/.
Cision PR web. Loma Linda University Research Suggests the Key to Living a Long Life Lies in the Behaviors Started as Young Children. July 20th, 2018. https://www.prweb.com/releases/loma_linda_university_research_suggests_the_key_to_living_a_long_life_lies_in_the_behaviors_started_as_young_children/prweb15640563.htm.
KRGV.Com Channel 5. Loma Linda University Research Suggests the Key to Living a Long Life Lies in the Behaviors Started as Young Children. Available: http://www.krgv.com/story/38694105/loma-linda-university-research-suggests-the-key-to-living-a-long-life-lies-in-the-behaviors-started-as-young-children.
ABC Channel 8. Available: Loma Linda University Research Suggests the Key to Living a Long Life Lies in the Behaviors Started as Young Children. July 20th, 2018. Available: http://www.klkntv.com/story/38691975/loma-linda-university-research-suggests-the-key-to-living-a-long-life-lies-in-the-behaviors-started-as-young-children.
One News Page. Loma Linda University Research Suggests the Key to Living a Long Life Lies in the Behaviors Started as Young Children. July 20th, 2018. Available: https://www.onenewspage.com/n/Press+Releases/1zj8wij5o9/Loma-Linda-University-Research-Suggests-the-Key-to.htm.
Today Tells. Overcoming ACEs by Lifestyle. April 12th, 2018. Available: https://www.todaytells.com/overcoming-aces-by-lifestyle/.
Trends Reader Com. http://trendsreader.com/article/overcoming-aces-by-lifestyle.
Overcoming Aces By Lifestyle. Scope Magazine, Spring 2018, pages 22-23. https://news.llu.edu/sites/news.llu.edu/files/docs/scope/2018-spring-scope.pdf.