Sardinian village may be a new longevity hotspot
A terracotta-tiled village in the mountains of Sardinia may offer researchers a rare opportunity to uncover the secrets of exceptional longevity.
A terracotta-tiled village in the mountains of Sardinia, Bolotana, may hold secrets to exceptional longevity, according to a new study. Researchers found that women in the village who reach age 70 are nearly four times as likely to live to 100 compared to women in the United States. The study, published in Frontiers in Aging, examined demographic records from Bolotana's about 2,300 residents and identified a favorable pattern of survival among older adults, particularly women.
With an estimated 13.8% of women living to 100 from age 70, Bolotana likely represents a newly identified blue zone, a region where people live unusually long lives. The village's historical records, dating back centuries, allowed researchers to verify ages accurately, making it possible to evaluate the community's longevity. Bolotana's centenarians are a topic of interest, with six people aged 100 or older living there in 2024, which is roughly 11 times higher than the United States.
While the causes of this exceptional longevity remain undetermined, factors such as diet, physical activity, family support, social connection, and genetics are believed to contribute.
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