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I am off to get ready for bed but just sharing for those of you interested.
https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_pinker_the_secret_to_living_longer_may_be_your_social_life
The Italian island of Sardinia has more than six times as many centenarians as the mainland and ten times as many as North America. Why? According to psychologist Susan Pinker, it's not a sunny disposition or a low-fat, gluten-free diet that keeps the islanders healthy -- it's their emphasis on close personal relationships and face-to-face interactions. Learn more about super longevity as Pinker explains what it takes to live to 100 and beyond.
https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_pinker_the_secret_to_living_longer_may_be_your_social_life