VIDEO. Centenarians, the secrets of aging well

2023-05-04 21:29:09

Published on 04/05/2023 23:29

Video length: 34 min.

SPECIAL ENVOY / FRANCE 2

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Some parts of the world have dozens of super-fit centenarians. From Sicily to Sardinia, via Costa Rica, “Special Envoy” went to explore these “blue zones”.

They are 100 years old and in great shape. These dashing centenarians still ride bicycles or horseback, and there are many more of them than you might imagine. There are four areas on the planet that have an unusual proportion of centenarians and what scientists call ultra-nonagenarians. Called “blue zones”, these regions intrigue demographers around the world: have their inhabitants unlocked the secret of longevity?

A recipe for living longer?

From Sicily to Sardinia, via Costa Rica, “Special Envoy” went to explore these “blue zones”. What is the particular way of life of the centenarians who live there? What are their commonalities? Is there a “recipe” for living as long as possible?

A report by Kristian Autain and Vincent Piffeteau, Cédric Beaume and Ghislain Delaval rebroadcast in “Special Envoy” on May 4, 2023.

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