In the villages on Sardinia's east coast, people live longer than almost anywhere else in the world. But why? Is it due to nutrition? The good weather? Or genetics? Scientists around the world are attempting to solve the mystery. 91-year-old Antonangelo leads a busy life. Every morning, he goes to milk his flock of sheep and later, turns that milk into cheese. "Work is my life, if I stop, I'll die,” says Antonangelo. Like many Sardinians in the mountain regions, he and his wife eat almost exclusively local produce. Their recipes for a long life are exercise and healthy food. Giuseppino is already 100 years old and still manages most of the steep paths in his home village of Villagrande on foot. Is the strenuous hillside location the secret of his longevity? Giuseppino's family takes care of him, but he still lives alone in his flat and is bursting with energy. For him, a positive attitude and a sense of humor are key to a long life. Despite a good deal of research, the secrets of the Blue Zones still haven’t been fully explained. But one study from the region does concludes that genetics play an important role in the first half of life. For 91-year-old Carolina, it’s clear that an intact family is a prerequisite for a long life. She has no intention of going into an old people's home. For her, the most important thing is for a mother to grow old with her children. And traditional food preparation is still one of her favorite pastimes. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs #eternallife #italy #sardinia ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: ⮞ DW Documentary (English): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumentary ⮞ DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumental ⮞ DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Documentary हिन्दी (Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/dwdochindi ⮞ DW Doku (German): https://www.youtube.com/dwdoku For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Follow DW Documentary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Follow DW Documental on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwdocumental We kindly ask viewers to read and stick to the DW netiquette policy on our channel: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G
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I watched a 60 minute Special on Ikaria Greece (another blue zone). The scenario is exactly as in Sardinia. The 4 keys seem to be to always be in proximity to family, eat healthy, stay active and be in a low stress preferably organic environment.
Hold up 😮. Their traditional dance is just like a Romanian dance. Even the song and the instrument 😮😮
So true keep moving! Thank you for producing this fantastic video on the longevity of the Sardinian people.
Whenever I have been in Italy I feel kind of homesick when I'm back at home. Lovely people over there
I'd like to live as long as these gentle folks
Viel laufen, einfach essen, wenig Stress. Klingt nicht modern, aber sehr überzeugend. Vielleicht sind Trends doch überschätzt.
I watch this video quite frequently. It makes me smile. It makes me feel calm. It’s a work of art and the people in it are just lovely. ❤
I now belive that someone somewhere didnt want people to live long. Look at all those people, working everyday in the farms, cooking daily, being surrounded by family and friends. The World today took that away thats why everyones depressed, sad and angry all the time because we're not living the way we're supposed to live 😢
Beautiful, living well doesn’t need to be complicated. It’s what I share with clients all the time.
Real happiness is family, friends, community. I wanna live good life with my future wife and kids
This video helps lower my blood pressure
Madam Carolina is such a vibe to behold, God bless her lovely soul❤
Good food , no stress , active life but also the environment and no pollution great place to live over there around nature is the best to live !!!
Most of all: no stress. Then no junk food, and plenty of time outdoors.
A good sense of humour too!!
I'm 70 years old, still staycationing all over the world. I meet independent and inspiring old people everywhere. I notice they do their own things and don't get affected by the world nonsense. They know how to take things slowly and enjoy time passing.
Natural food and drink, fresh air, clean water, useful work, low stress, less medications and social connections, will all give us longer and better quality of life.
My 24 year old daughter lives in a big city but her heart is in the country. She loves animals as does her 5 year old daughter. I'll be sharing this with her ❤
I'm from Italy but I live abroad. Things that I notice when I go to these villages are: 1. Air quality. 2. Food quality. 3. They walk a lot; 4. Contact with nature; 5. Creativity: they take care of gardens, make handmade things, keep their place clean and cozy; 6. Social and family time, sense of belonging, purpose and cooperation; 7.Last but not least, faith.
"Home-made instead of industrial things" is the outstanding factor to keep good and long life. Dying on foot what the Sardinians prefer. Moving is important.