Our writer, a longevity doctor, visited Baunei to discover Sardinia longevity secrets.
What she learned changed her meaning of longevity.
I felt compelled to visit and see what longevity secrets Sardinia holds.
Longevity in Sardinia thrives in a few remote mountain villages.
In these towns, locals live without many modern conveniencesno elevators, no take-out.
Heres what I learned, and what I hope to take with me into my daily practice.
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Instead of lounging at cafes, locals stand at espresso bars or gather in public squares.
Walking everywhere is their way of life.
What struck me most about Baunei was the complete absence of take-out culture.
In this village, food is never something to be rushed or grabbed on the go.
Sardinians dont just eat; they gather, they linger, they talk.
Packed with healthy fats, they keep the locals strong.
And of course,no Sardinian meal is complete without winecannonau, to be specific.
This local grape boastshigher concentrations of antioxidantsthan most other wines thanks to the islands unique climate and soil.
Meals often end with a sip of myrtle liqueur, an island specialty made from foraged berries.
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The power of Sardinia isnt in what they add, but in what they let be.
Social glue of longevity
TheU.S.
Surgeon Generalrecently released anadvisorywarning about the loneliness epidemic in America.
But isolation is practically non-existent in Sardinia.
In Baunei, everyone knows everyone else, and that creates an unspoken safety net for the community.
Multi-generational households are common, and elderly relatives are woven into the daily fabric of life.
Friends and family gather for meals, festivals, or often just to be together.
Social ties dont just foster happinessthey are essential for longevity.
This island is more than just a beautiful destination; it is a living blueprint for how to thrive.
But halfway up the hill, I realized that Id left my phone behind.
Instead of feeling the need to capture everything, I found myself simply enjoying it.
It all felt more vivid.
We often crossed paths at the corner espresso shop, which was his homebase between errands.
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