Yes, you heard that right. That’s not just one or two lucky outliers—that’s entire generations of people thriving well into their centenarian years. And here’s the kicker: they’re not just alive, they are vibrant. They walk, they garden, they socialize, they work and they enjoy life and oh boy, they have a sparkle in their eyes, if you know what I mean. What is their secret? We know it’s not just genetics. Their genes are no different than ours. It is epigenetics. How our environment, lifestyle, and daily choices actually switch genes on and off.
Lessons from Acciaroli
I recently visited Acciaroli, Italy, a tiny fishing village turned vacation hot spot on the Cilento coast, just south of the Amalfi coastline- so far south that no one spoke English! But where an astonishing percentage of people live past 100 — and not just living, but living well. Sharp minds, active bodies, smiles on their faces, and a sparkle in their eyes. No cataracts, heart disease or broken bones- all those things we think are expected with aging. We have to go back in time to see why they have such robust health.