A closer look at “Sardinian Village Bolotana Emerges as New Centenarian 'Blue Zone' for Women”, exactly as the source publishes it. A new study has identified the Sardinian mountain village of Bolotana as a potential new longevity hotspot, particularly for women. Researchers found that 13% of women who reach age 70 in Bolotana will go on to live to 100, a rate significantly higher than elsewhere. The village, located about 70 miles from Sardinia's original blue zone, is now drawing attention for its female centenarians.
This contrasts with the island's established blue zone, which is known for a high number of long-lived men. The findings suggest that geographic and lifestyle factors in specific Sardinian communities may promote extreme longevity, with different villages favoring different sexes. The study adds nuance to the blue zone concept, showing that longevity clusters can vary by gender even within the same region. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.