What is it about?
The main findings highlight how the exposome—encompassing environmental, social, and biological factors—impacts healthy aging. By studying Blue Zones and Cilento, protective exposures (e.g., diet, microbiota, lifestyle) are identified, enhancing resilience and reducing age-related diseases, while proposing preventive strategies.
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Why is it important?
This article stands out with its innovative integration of the exposome concept, blending real-world insights from Blue Zones and Cilento for a holistic view of environmental impacts on healthy aging. Its unique mixed method study combines narrative, qualitative and quantitative data, offering tailored preventive strategies for age-related conditions.
Perspectives
This study is vital as it addresses the fragmentation in longevity research, which often focuses on genetic and epigenetic factors without uniform parameters to compare Blue Zones. Using a mixed method approach—narrative synthesis, qualitative and quantitative analysis, a multidisciplinary Delphi panel, and rigorous statistics—we aim to define clear, replicable criteria to identify new longevity areas, fostering a deeper understanding of healthy aging mechanisms.
Dr Silvana Mirella Aliberti
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This page is a summary of: The Power of Environment: A Comprehensive Review of the Exposome’s Role in Healthy Aging, Longevity, and Preventive Medicine—Lessons from Blue Zones and Cilento, Nutrients, February 2025, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/nu17040722.
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