Sardinia, Italy is one of the world's five "Blue Zones" — or places around the world where an unusually large number of people live to 100 or longer. For these vibrant Sardinian senior citizens ...

A small island off the coast of Italy has a reputation for being one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world, ...

The Blue Zones include Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Icaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California. The Blue Zone diet emphasizes plant-based eating, prioritizing ...

For instance, sourdough wheat bread is a staple in Sardinia and miso soup is common in the Okinawan diet. However, the role of fermented foods in promoting longevity of life and healthy ageing ...

Dan Buettner has spent years studying communities where people are significantly more likely to reach 100 years old.

1. Sardinia, Italy A diet and lifestyle has evolved on this Mediterranean Island since the time of Christ and its mountain villages have produced more male centenarians than anywhere else on Earth.

Scientific research has shown that a healthy diet can improve not only memory and concentration, but also mood and stress management. On the contrary, a poor diet can contribute to problems such ...

The Mediterranean diet and Blue Zones diet ... are home to rich wine-drinking cultures like Ikaria, Greece and Sardinia, Italy. While some researchers say there are clear benefits of drinking ...