How a Small Italian Village Inspired My Longevity Protocol

Oct 21, 2024

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Rose Anne Kenny, a leading expert in aging and chair of medical gerontology at Trinity College Dublin, reveals how the Italian village of Roseto illuminates the profound impact of community on longevity. She discusses the fascinating behaviors and social ties of Roseto's residents that contributed to their remarkable health. The dialogue also explores how building supportive male communities, like the 'Man Morning' group, enhances well-being, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and meaningful connections in our lives.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

The Remarkable Longevity of Rosetta: A Tale of Two Towns

04:17 • 3min

The Power of Community: Unlocking Longevity through Social Connections

06:53 • 3min

Longevity and Community: Lessons from a Village

09:38 • 5min

Man Morning: Walking and Connection

14:55 • 4min

The Power of Community in Navigating Life's Challenges

18:48 • 2min

Building Trust in Male Communities

20:20 • 7min

This episode is brought to you by Ketone-IQ and Lifeforce.

We know that community and stress management greatly influence longevity and overall health. Yet, many people find themselves feeling isolated or lonely amid their busy lives. Today’s episode will inspire you to build and nurture connections to optimize your health, as well as the health of your family and friends.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, we have a special compilation episode featuring Dhru's conversations with several guests on the importance of social connections for long-term health. Dr. Rose Anne Kenny shares the fascinating story of the Roseto, Italy, immigrants and how their deep-rooted community bonds helped them maintain optimal health. Dhru also explores the concept of Moais and how he built a strong community through his Man Morning group. Group members share their personal experiences, what surprised them the most, and how this community has positively impacted their lives.

In this episode, Dhru and his guests dive into:

A study on happiness (1:30)
The town of Rosetta, Italy (2:57)
Health assessment of the mini Rosetta town (4:25)
Social engagement and its impact on good health (6:20)
Behaviors of the townspeople that led to good health (7:15)
The concept of Moais (10:05)
Man Morning Thursdays and the question of the week (12:51)
Vulnerability and surprising revelations (14:30)
Creating a safe space (17:35)
Weaving community into daily life (22:00)

Rose Anne Kenny holds the chair of medical gerontology at Trinity College Dublin and St. James’s Hospital and is director of Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing. She has published extensively on cardiovascular risk factors for falls and cognitive decline in aging. Her recently published book “Age Proof – The New Science of Living a Longer and Healthier Life” was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize 2022.

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