Solent research delves deeper into the Sardinian Smile
An international research collaboration between Southampton Solent University and the University of Cagliari has bought us a step closer to understanding why some people live longer, happier and healthier lives.Paul Hitchcott, a Senior Lecturer in Psychology along with Professor Maria Pietronilla Penna and Doctor Chiara Fastame compared the lifestyles of nearly 200 adults between 60 and 99 years living in Northern Italy and on the island of Sardinia, which is already well-known for the longevity of its inhabitants. The research team wanted to find out if depression among the elderly was