Is sisterhood the secret to a long life? The Sardinian village that could hold key to women’s longevity
Summary
A mountain village in Sardinia, Italy, called Bolotana, has many women living to 100 years or more. Scientists are studying why so many women there live long lives, looking at family history, diet, exercise, and social life.Key Facts
- Bolotana is a village in central Sardinia with a population of about 2,266 people.
- Women in Bolotana who live past 70 have a 13.8% chance of reaching 100 years old, the second highest in the world after Hong Kong.
- The village could become the sixth "blue zone," places known for many people living very long lives.
- There are six female centenarians in Bolotana, including sisters Giovanna (101) and Mariangela (99) Marras.
- Bolotana’s female centenarians often live independently, maintain a varied diet including meat, cheese, and wine, and stay active.
- Researchers from the University of Sassari (Italy) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (US) are studying genetics, lifestyle, and social bonds to understand the longevity.
- The village used to have more elderly men, but since the early 1900s, women have outlived men by a larger margin.
- A cultural association helped identify Bolotana’s unusual longevity by studying birth and death records going back to 1900.
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