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To the unknowing, the redshingle-roofed, picture-perfect hamlet of Acciaroli,situated on Italy’s idyllicsouthern coast, is like any otherpicturesque Mediterranean fishingvillage, and the residents seem muchlike any other provincial population.But this peaceful coastal communitycould hold the answers to one of life’sbiggest questions. Something quiteextraordinary is happening here, amidthe blissful landscape of olive groves,golden sands and rolling countrysidethat has captivated scientists and``````journalists alike, keen tounlock the answers to itsmystery. Here, in this smallvillage south of Amalfi, atleast one in 10 residents livesto – and, in fact, beyond –their 100th birthday. It ishome to more than 300centenarians, meaning that it is oftenreferred to as the town where peoplelive the longest.But the Acciarolians are not onlyblessed with longevity. The olderpopulation also enjoys an unusually``````high quality of life into their senioryears, with low rates of age-relatedinflictions that are common in most ofthe western world – such as Alzheimer’s,cataracts, cancers and heart disease.While tourists flock in their thousandsto the neighbouring Amalfi Coast, itis this corner of the Cilento peninsulathat has piqued the interest of scientistsfor a number of years now, hoping toidentify – and perhaps capture – theingredients of its youthful essence.But what is it that makes Acciaroliany more advantageous to health thanLIVE LONGAND PROSPERThe Mediterranean villageof Acciaroli, just south of theAmalfi Coast, has captivated theinterest of health and beautyenthusiasts, hoping to discoverthe secret to longer life