<p>Have you got a dog? Obviously, you know they’re good for you. But, it turns out that dogs and other pets, other than putting a smile on your face, could actually be good for your gut health. </p><p>On Quick News I look at the beneficial relationship between us and our best friends.</p><p>And, what about living to a ripe old age? Did you know, there are 5 places in the world where people regularly live past one hundred years old?</p><p>On the Real Deal I’ll investigate <strong>Blue Zones</strong> where people there don’t rely on expensive supplements or extreme fitness routines to become centenarians. But, are these Blue Zones the secret to living longer… or is it simply a load of old codswallop?</p><p>And on Far Out Stuff, the <strong>Smurf Supplement</strong> <strong>– Methylene Blue</strong>. Touted by wellness influencers as the next great brain enhancer, but is it as safe as it seems?</p><p>In the latest episode of <strong>This Upbeat Life</strong>, I explore the mystery, the science, and what we can actually learn from having dogs, I’ll be looking at remarkable Blue Zone communities and a blue drug that is used to disinfect fish tanks but somehow may improve your brain</p><p>Curious? Press play to find out more.</p><p>If you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/thisupbeatlife/">here</a>. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight.</p><p>Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.silvermansound.com">https://www.silvermansound.com</a></p><p>Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay</p>