The Oldest People in the World Are From Sardinia — Here’s Why


Diet and exercise are factors, but there's one primary reason: good genes.

The following article, written by Matthew Vickery, appears on USA Today. 

Zelinda Paglieno, who turned 102 in October, offers sobering advice when asked what’s the secret to her long and healthy life: “Two fingers width of red wine, and no more, at lunchtime every day.”

“I’ve never smoked, but a little wine is good for you — and that’s something I still do now. We have very good grapes here,” she explained.

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