Embrace the Mediterranean life to live longer

Having fulfilling and meaningful social relationships is one of the aspects of the Mediterranean lifestyle that helps promote a longer life. — AFP

With a balanced diet, physical activity, fulfilling social relationships, and of course, the art of the siesta, the Mediterranean lifestyle seems to check all the boxes for a good quality of life.

But it could also be good for health, according to a new study, which, for the first time, examined the potential benefits of this kind of lifestyle in participants who do not live in the Mediterranean region.