Sardinia, Italy. The Oldest People In The World

Italy. According to statistics, Italy is in the top three European countries for the number of centenarians, people who lived to the age of 100 years. Sardinia, the island to the west of Apennine peninsula, is ever more often called "the longevity island".
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[@bobbyelisseos9715]

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[@hombrepobre9646]

I never met any person alive over a hundred but I have one more than 90, Here in my village, my grandmother is now 94 while her sister died at 97 last year, during her younger years in her 60s I still remember her not eating too much meat, she don't like instants and processed foods like can goods, she works a lot because she was a farmer like my grandfather but in contrast my grandfather love pork, my grandfather died at 75 due to stroke while my grandmother still alive today, in the last 10 years she eats pure rice sometimes no vegetables until one day a doctor suggest we must give her egg 2-3 times a week so we did and that helps a lot because she stays strong and healthy, her tooth are totally gone so she don't like any hard food except eggs and rice and that's her diet til now, and instead of giving her eggs 2-3 times a week we give her 1 per day and she enjoys it. on the day her doctor suggested to feed her with 2-3 eggs per week her blood pressure was 170/120 her cholesterol was so high above normal. the doctor wasn't bothered by the result instead he says your grand mother needs nutrients and egg can provide it. I don't know how many more years she will still stay on earth.

[@projectb3117]

The great-aunt of my father. 103 year. Died a month ago. sad enough.

[@carloscecilio7725]

My beloved mother had 10 children, ran a small school , loved to worry about everything, was a teetotaler BUT smoked until her 60s. She never ate more than 80% full , only ate homemade food, had angina pectoris and high blood pressure BUT lived happily until 100 years. Long life is a mystery.

[@greeneyedgirl4428]

❤

[@imeldamayer-taylor2783]

My late mom, did not live as long as 100 years. She lived to the age of 91 years old. Read the newspaper everyday, cooked her own meals , hardly went to the doctor , walked a lot and had worked a lot . Thankful to have had my mom for such a long life.

[@marciabernard3820]

I hope u live te dame way n not eat junk food

[@greeneyedgirl4428]

❤

[@FM-wk1mu]

I am from Sardinia, my mother passes away at the age of 98 and her grandmother at 101. The Island is a magical beauty full of colours, smell, breathraking beaches, landscapes and mountains. Sardinians old generations were deeply connected with nature, leading a sinple life, working the land, close to each other and keeping their ancient costumes and tradition. Sardinia has a rich and fascinating history. Thank you for the lovely documentary!!!

[@paulagratefulnoend9683]

Simplicity and peace. Purpose. Joy. Community. Nature.

[@zachmartin1458]

Sardinia was the location of our home port whenever we deployed to the Med. After 2 deployments I got to know the place quite well, and it has influenced me to this day. You have to work at it to get to know the people, but they are a wonderful bunch. I would move there if I could.

[@sheilacotton7566]

Cigarettes, drugs, alcohol, stress, no exercise, toxic food and toxic people around is the main cause of early death. When you avoid all of this things you live a much longer and healthy life.

[@blancagunnarson3972]

Sheila I agree with you.

[@dianeyoung8068]

Toxic emotions cause illness and disease.

[@clairebeane3455]

@@dianeyoung8068 I absolutely agree as I have seen this in action. My grandmother just celebrated her 101st birthday and my auntie lived to be 104. They both had (& in the case of my grandmother … “has”) a certain joy for life. My mother on the other hand became highly embittered, depressed and toxic with her emotions and she aged to the point where she looked 90 by age 65 & she was gone by 67. It’s tragic really, it was hard to watch your once beautiful mama go down this path. I am doing all that is in my power to do to not follow suit and to genuinely look for the good & the beautiful in every thing and in every person. ❤️

[@dianeyoung8068]

@@clairebeane3455 It can be challenging, depending on life circumstances and the traits that we are born with. Some people adapt to changes and challenges better than others. Some people have chronic depression which is a disease, some have childhood trauma that is with them throughout their lives, etc. I think noticing and being grateful for the little things of life really goes a long way to help to get through rough times.

[@clairebeane3455]

@@dianeyoung8068 Again, I entirely agree with you. My mama had an extremely tumultuous childhood, and she carried those scars with her throughout her shorter than necessary life. Life in general was very difficult and she really wasn’t built to withstand those challenges. There was no such thing as a nurturing environment for her. 💔

[@andylyon3867]

Dry fasting with high fat diet and intense physical challenges keep me young. And trust in God not worry or fear in all things.

[@annarazzu7122]

Now evevry things are changed Before life was simple very hard work ...very busy...the enviroment was clean no tossic or pesticides no Gliphosate no tossic from the air planes ... Everyone had his own food in they little farm ...But not anymore as with the TV People became a sedentary Life ... I know L. Deiana...and I have to say to you that he forgot to mention the over centenary of Erula SS... Infact we had a few no far from SS e Castelsardo ...and i knew all of them ...in the piazza village they are all the photos ! So next time i welcome you here ! Take care fr. North Sardinia !

[@marjoriegarner5369]

Andy, what is "dry fasting?'

[@amore_93]

That is why im only 28 but saving from now to retire in Italy

[@capo2736]

That is what I am doing. Going to buy a house out there next year.

[@lindawilson8434]

Good for you Wish you the best

[@maryg.3771]

I think we should not study or research how to live long. A life live in a healthy way, simple life with human touch is the answer. Away from modern life with unhealthy foods, busy/stressful city, toxic people and addicting technology are some of the factors why human ages are declining. Back to basic life defines human life.

[@sandygomez165]

This was so interesting, I love and respect the way they live and eat, beautiful people.

[@patp3800]

They are loved wanted respected and seldom alone ...

[@lilypeace9841]

Want to live longer? Turn off your nerves, forgive everyone, be greatfull, help others. Give unconditionally, except everyone the Way they are, eat to live not leave to eat. 😂 Have sense of humor, enjoy every second of your life because tomorrow is not promised and send blessings to everyone. Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ yourself and others. Be at fresh air more often. Trow out your TV and microwave too. Eat homemade and foraged food

[@SI-ln6tc]

You mean like Mother Teresa?

[@Michaelbos]

Yup. Everything they put in food today to last longer gives you cancer.

[@jadeserpentd]

@Purple Haze Lolol!

[@jamesonherald5080]

That's true Lovely one

[@janiekcarney5482]

And what happens when you get cancer and can’t afford medicine??

[@acx2269]

That's why mums side of the family had longevity! Sardinia in our dna ❤️🇮🇹

[@Malleus_Maleficarum_]

*out of place mandolin music as if we are showing southern italy in the video and even at **37:08** a group of sicilians singing a folk sicilian language song, despite the documentary is about centenarians in SARDINIA (autonomous region with its own ethnic group, culturally and socially not related with Itaian mainland and Sicily). Why? I don't understand.*

[@gardengeek3041]

Doesn't surprise me. I found this video clumsy in many ways. Very slow to give tangible info. The topic (interviewing centenarians to learn their longevity secrets) has been covered many times elsewhere. But, never covered well. We learn very little. Very interesting to get a look at Sardinia though, a place not covered enough.

[@joseh3564]

Malleus: Nobody was SUPPOSED to notice? (It's more like ignorant film makers.)

[@MultiOranuch]

Amzing to have longevity and with good health. It will be great to be 90 years old :-) Live slowly, don´t stress too much, live surrounding by nature, eat good food. No junk food every week like in Cities in the world. I hate junk food: Hamburgers from fast food chain and candy. Take care, all of us need to have good life on Earth. From Oranuch in Stockholm City, Sweden

[@jamesonherald5080]

Yeah That would be great sweetheart

[@rrocketman]

Very interesting, thank you

[@hirokorobertson6674]

Culture community good food , good wine , live life long !

[@lindabonomi7274]

Great video!

[@maqsoodahmed9975]

Excellent effort.

[@maringrachart]

Loved your video, it’s educational. Tnk you for sharing!❤😊

[@jakejohnson7714]

she lived 110 because she didn't eat french fries and hamburgers at McDonald !

[@Michaelbos]

Bingo.

[@Freeworldforever73]

Very true♥️😅

[@oneinca]

It's because genetics

[@munzurharck368]

And didn't drink coke!

[@arlenehotep381]

oh but they taste so good.

[@michelinaperfetto415]

Old people are respected in Europe live with young people not like here in Canada and USA we push them aside, we treat them as has-bin,that is the difference,it’s not rocket science

[@lindawilson8434]

True!

[@annemccarron2281]

I'm sure that has a lot to do with it, but it is never mentioned in these documentaries.

[@JustSimple124]

I love this place.❤ ❤👍Simple living in a good city

[@JustSimple124]

I wish i could visit there😍👍

[@amparoalvarez9001]

The oldest man alive in the world is in Spain...His name is Saturnino de la Fuente and he is 112 years and 312 days old ...He is from the province of León...There are 8 people alive in Spain that are 111 years old and older all the way up to 114 years of age and 291days...The oldest woman in Spain is 114 years and 291 days...Her name is María Brañas...In Japan they have the oldest woman in the world Her name is Kane Tanaka and she is 118 years old and 352 days...Almost 119, She was born in January 2,, of 1903...Japan is the country with the most elderly people and the oldest in the world...Spain follows very close behind...

[@EWS-F]

When we die it is supposed to be like when you pick a ripe fruit from the tree. As soon as you touch the fruit it gently falls into your hand. Most of us die like when we try to pick an unripe fruit-we have to tug at it- it’s not natural.

[@519rpk]

great way of saying this ..and lot of people dont even realize and try to give and take stress ..during that process they even forget what life is like ..jobs are destroying us ..

[@kyleanuar9090]

There used to be a people whose agriculture is unprecedented even today, they let the fruits fall into the basket at exactly the time. Their knowledge is amazing

[@rashmimishra6755]

The world episodes are so nice thank you very much

[@Jayapullani]

I found one interesting history book in Greece about the geology of locations around the world affecting both level of intelligence, more advanced societies and length of life. It consisted of type of rocks, soil composition and minerals etc in rock and soil and absorbed through plant diet this also contributed to healthy or not so healthy DNA types and formation of different groups of people and levels of health.

[@florrie8767]

I agree. Most areas ofvlongevity have other aspects like the air viscosity due to mountain air keeps blood thinner mineral in soil and deuterium levels in water lower so mitochondria stronger

[@divyamadhubala7102]

May I know what book it is? If you remember 🙂

[@Jayapullani]

@@divyamadhubala7102 - It is called 'Footsteps Through Time', (A history of the Sporades islands and the Thessalian Region). It mentions further into the Med etc......... Vol 1: From early times to the rise of the Romans. By Maria Broadley. It is a brilliant read, very informative. :-) .

[@larrydemonte2218]

I was born in Italy but came to America when I was 6,all my aunts and uncles ,and grand parents all lived between 95-98, I probably won’t make those numbers since I smoked and stress from work,but I’m retired ,and I’m in good health, I figure it’s all in the genes and DNA,

[@ringularitas]

Maybe you should come back! Haha Ciao!

[@SI-ln6tc]

Also diet. Good to know what they eat all the time.

[@larrydemonte2218]

@@ringularitas America is my country now,so grow up

[@ringularitas]

@@larrydemonte2218 mine was an invitation, not an insult. I'm Italian hahaha 😂

[@annarazzu7122]

People in Sardinia used to have a busy Life woked up early and wark in theyir farms ...had they own food without any kemical pure air no sedentary at all ...no TV ... Now isn't like that ...as we eating too much and not as heathy as before and faith in God !

[@msjannd4]

👏👏👏

[@Malleus_Maleficarum_]

*And how do you explain Sardinia gets a much higher life expectancy today (one of the highest in Europe, 83 years on average) than in the past?*

[@ayeshakhan-rk2nh]

I think the olive oils really keeps their joints lubricated. And give them good skin

[@richardsmall8940]

Low grain and dairy intake as they are inflammatory....lots of greens

[@deborahmann9437]

No deep fried food, no fast food , eat healthy, keep active, low stress

[@janetlombardi2314]

A brilliant video thank you

[@giveyourselfgrace]

Eat less, move more, fresh air, healthier home cooked meals, community.

[@bencyber8595]

we love Italy

[@patriziafais6649]

I am proud of my Sardinian origins

[@hombrepobre9646]

do people in Sardinia eat shellfish? or sea food? what carbohydrate diet do you eat daily?

[@virginiacruz5243]

My mother do belong here inliving old she is 97srill strongenough to work in the house but fully maintenance ofmedicine but hermindstill wittyshe still remembers all of our birthday s eightofher childall her memories . She can compute numbers without pen just her mind. She still remembers all past memories fromthe Phillipines .

[@lucianatrambaglio4881]

I think centenarians are in all parts of the world.

[@danielkimuyu3044]

Long live Italian...

[@fed-tw7tq]

La settimana scorsa in un piccolo paese (Sul passo della Cisa MS )è morto uno dei due gemelli di 110 anni ,ed è ancora viva e vegeta una signora di 107 anni nel comune di Pontremoli,

[@juniebee2445]

I would like to request Science to make a follow up full documentaries of all the episodes of the subject, what happens and how are they during and after the covid times.....it would be interesting....

[@jacquiegendron2058]

So basically the Sardinia’s who kept their original culture live longer

[@debcos5034]

They love life so life love them back......

[@SI-ln6tc]

26:45 aprx. She eats very little meat. On on special occasions. 39:40 " They do Not have insulin resistance. Their use of glucose is exceptional."

[@edithattreed4762]

The wheat is also a GMO free

[@msjannd4]

And no added sugar in pasta and bread.

[@john_smith_john]

Love the videos. Why does the commentary sometimes have random pauses like at 6:45?

[@cassieoz1702]

Some of it is a slightly odd translation with mispronounciations

[@annarazzu7122]

Next time ev if you come to Sardinia ...look x the over Centenary always in pr.SS the place is colled Erula ... actualy they have been study even from America ...as many had already mentioned in videos and books ...infact i met all these centenary and there is a lot to tell ..and L.D. knew them very well Take care and let me know eventualy next time if ll come In Sardinia ...

[@jb-fp2vs]

people who do not live by a clock i have never paid attention to time but to the light of day to guide my life and my age does not matter to me but to others numbers are of no concern when one is connected to nature and living peacefully

[@waytogoraw9965]

Calling someone of this gentlemans age "an old timer" somehow sounds very negative! Why not change that statement to a gentleman of this "grand age". so much more respectful to me!!! You should agree

[@clairebeane3455]

I hate that he does that. He does this in all of his videos, calling them old ladies and old men … to me it just seems very disrespectful and disingenuous. I doubt he means any disrespect, but that is how it comes across.

[@wonderwoman8021]

We are killing ourselves with our iPads, phones, all the new innovative stuff and foods…is killing us. I wish it wasn’t so hard to go back……

[@janiekcarney5482]

I would die of boredom living this life.

[@jacquiegendron2058]

They don’t talk about how religious they are. God is with them always

[@sachaadmi6203]

Slow slow Tortoise lives 200 yrs Lion 15 yrs Energy conservation

[@orlymarq6238]

Love/ Caring and Family

[@jamesonherald5080]

That's awesome

[@thelmavillaruz2009]

Very interesting study about long llife

[@andrewcameron6611]

In Okinawa island people also live for centuries. People in islands drink wild water that's why they live longer just like in remote villages in Africa.

[@abelnodarse1841]

Olive oil is a Great antioxidant , Great video ,Thanks .

[@joesmith7427]

I was a spagetti bender!! I crushed grapes when ripe, and eat and drink fermented everything!! fermented olives, fermented cheese and milk(kefir) fermented wine, Fermented meats Fermented veggies Fermented grains Cows are for butter, Sheep are for cheese Goats are for drinking 😊

[@josephineching354]

Good

[@richardsmall8940]

Costal areas access to fresh game and fish.......lots of greens rich soils and near volcanic areas

[@TerriblePerfection]

Fish is key, I think.

[@richardsmall8940]

@@TerriblePerfection all of the above

[@another8125]

next time dont worry about the background music too much, if you think your voice commentary sounds bad just put writing

[@robertcastello9980]

Very nice informative video. Robert Castello Dixie General Store Heflin Alabama USA

[@LAKSHMIANGELES]

THE FIRST OLD MAN WAS BORN IN 1913, THEN HE'S 108 YRS OLD, NOT 100. WHEN WAS THIS VIDEO RECORDED? THE NARRATOR SAID THE OLD MAN IS 100YRS OLD RIGHT AFTER HE SAID THE MAN WAS BORN IN 1913. ¿? GOD BLESS HIM & MAY HE STAY HEALTHY AND HAVING MORE B-DAYS🌺✌️☮️💟🌺

[@Happy-wb8gi]

Amo ITALIA, ma molto Sardegna x

[@zeideerskine3462]

When was that filmed. This top genetics lab is proudly showing it received a fax.

[@zeideerskine3462]

2013. If the lady born in 1911 turned 102 in the year of filming. That was still long after faxes became obsolete.

[@mafaldarusso6441]

My grandmother's old sister is 104 years old, my grandmother died "young" at 96 years and her little sister died at 99... We are italians, we live in the south of Italy but not in Sardinia... in The south of our country is common to live until at about a century... it's all about genetics, climate, food and way of ljfe

[@florrie8767]

There are other aspects to longevity in blue zone areas that are never covered. They are air and blood viscosity usually mountain areas making blood thinner higher minerals in soil low deuterium in water makkng stronger mitochondtia therefore genetic . Some people live long in western cultures but many die young even if.eatingvhealthy my dad was health conscious all his life lived in the country but still died of cancer age 60 20 years ago

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

Death comes to everyone, at random times, regardless of where they live or what they do. Sorry to hear about your dad's cancer; cancer can be genetic as well and if that's the case, it might not matter how one lives ones life. For most people though, nothing major will happen in their lifetime so if they don't want to suffer horrible chronic illnesses and feel like crap all the time towards the older years of life, being health conscious can help.

[@moukafaslouka4796]

You should have said that centenarian numbers have grown ten times more. Ten fold growth means they have grown over 1000 times more.

[@scottmorris5730]

The two secrets of reaching 100 : # 1 = Don't do things to shorten your life & # 2 = Make it to 99 & be very,very careful for a year.

[@funkyfiss]

After Covid I doubt there are many left if at all.

[@Malleus_Maleficarum_]

*Sardinia was one ofthe least affected region in Italy by the pandemic, and it was the italian region which has remained in the lowest risk zone for more time*

[@funkyfiss]

@@Malleus_Maleficarum_ That is good to know.😊

[@Malleus_Maleficarum_]

​@@funkyfiss *1500 persons have died vs 127.000 deaths in the whole Italy*

[@funkyfiss]

@@Malleus_Maleficarum_ oh... that still a pretty high number.

[@Malleus_Maleficarum_]

@@funkyfiss *not considering you are speaking about the 2nd most affected country in Europe*

[@annemccarron2281]

They touch each other - they're warm & affectionate. That has to have something to do with it.

[@glori30175]

Viva L"italia!

[@lindanorris1817]

WOOOOOOOOOOW 🤗💙🌎

[@chicharonugubanpa9796]

Please make a serious study on ear size

[@steventyrel626]

There's Prince Charles

[@massimosedda1881]

Mia nonna, 99 anni, mi diceva sempre che per vivere più a lungo, bisognava mangiare tante lumache ...cibo di cui i sardi sono molto ghiotti .

[@josephineching354]

Good luck

[@hombrepobre9646]

Terence Hill says, "the secret of a long life is don't try to shorten it"

[@alem9044]

My grandma grandma died in the age of 116 . She was eating only one time in a day.

[@user-hg9jr4ow1b]

Don't believe 😂, but very interesting 🤔

[@annemccarron2281]

​@@user-hg9jr4ow1bOnly one meal a day is advocated by many who study longevity.

[@janiekcarney5482]

Older people have to be content with the life they have.

[@victoriaman117]

"Move somewhere with no winter"......me in Canada realizing im doomed lol !

[@TerriblePerfection]

Get rid of Trudeau and you'll be fine.

[@joesmith7427]

Its the radium in the water, and what is in the wine they drink!! Do u know what Mirto wine is?? Its a berry from a bush!!

[@rolo6932]

"According to statistics, Italy is in the top three European countries for the number of centenarians" Not anymore, the authorities killed most of them with the covid!

[@qbcommando9394]

This is not true we still are, especially Sardinia

[@reginafisher9919]

That sounds so silly. I live in America, we've got the same people here running around saying that covid is on purpose, for depopulation purposes. I guess each country has their own people with their own conspiracy theories it's just hilarious though.!

[@amyfaith2350]

Omega 3's, Fasting doesn't hurt

[@mariov.7728]

Men with big ears usually live longer.

[@Jayapullani]

Did you know that ears and noses grow larger as we grow older?

[@Ilovethebush]

the narrating is too robotic, lacking the high and low tone shifts that indicate genuine emotion and passion for the topic.

[@tk6137]

MAGNA GRECIA....🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@europeanguy8773]

They also forgot to mention that Sardinia has the highest percentage of Multiple Sclerosis from anywhere in Europe, even more than the Nordic countries.

[@tshililoclaudinahmugovheli5793]

Why is that the case

[@annemccarron2281]

​@@tshililoclaudinahmugovheli5793No one knows, yet.

[@tommurphree5630]

Old age is highly overrated. The older you get , the tougher it gets . You know it's about over when you start doing face plants .

[@glori30175]

What program?What rules?Some Pecorino Sardo ?Just drink some good Vino and good food?Viva L"italia!

[@PeterErikson-rd5tj]

that darn mitochondria thing will. get us. bad cell power plants.

[@76rjackson]

Nova Scotia is another place full of centenarians. Folks there eat a lot of lobster and those critters are immortal. Might be a coincidence but it might be worth a try to go on a steady diet of lobster to extend your lifespan.

[@science-channel]

Thanks for the information about lobsters. I might have to try it ;)

[@76rjackson]

@@science-channel then you'd also probably like to try the diet of a remote Mexican island where, again, there are many centenarians. What do they eat there? Apparently, the island is full of chocolate plantations....

[@paulsdancing5429]

Born 1930, I am 100 years old. Did I hear it right??

[@FestiFesti31]

1930+100=2030👌🤣🤣🤣

[@dorianphilotheates3769]

He’s from back in the day before arithmetic was invented.

[@giuseppinarivano6432]

I heard 1913

[@FestiFesti31]

@@giuseppinarivano6432 💯

[@lindanorris1817]

WHY SOME FAMOUS ACTORS NOT COME BACK TO LIVE IN HERE VERY GOOD LIFE AND GOOD FOOD 🥘🧑‍🌾🌎

[@2coryman]

God decides according to His laws

[@lindawilson8434]

Yes only God knows

[@64Magick]

*Remind yourself, ''Do not be reborn, REMAIN ASLEEP FOR ALL ETERNITY, STAY IN THE VOID.......Be nothing, be nobody!''*

[@fed-tw7tq]

Ok

[@laylabono4035]

I was born in Tuscany...

[@uliveorganics558]

That’s ridiculous , that man may never ever saw a clock , that memory test is not accurate , says the Psychiatrict Nurse

[@joesmith7427]

Until now, WHEN???

[@margaritasun7908]

Since its an island , I hope they are not affected by covid surge last yeat.

[@Malleus_Maleficarum_]

*1500 people died in Sardinia, large part of them died after summer 2020 when the criminal italian government prohibited the Sardinian population from protecting themselves by activating the health passport established by the regional government, which provided for mandatory tests and quarantine to visitors (millions of tourists entered the island, many already infected, using antipyretics to lower the fever and not give up the holiday on the island)*