The Italian Longevity Secret: Timeless Habits for Health & Vitality (Paperback or Softback)

Discover how Italy's slower, richer way of living, the everyday habits behind la dolce vita, can help you eat better, stress less, and add vibrant, joyful years to your life.

During a work trip to Italy, Dr. Eugene Antenucci discovered why Italians live longer, healthier lives than almost anyone else on earth. In The Italian Longevity Secret, he distills what he learned into practical, doable habits any reader can adopt: eating simply and seasonally, moving naturally throughout the day, slowing down for meals and conversation, and nurturing close family and community ties. Blending personal storytelling with longevity research, Dr. Antenucci shows how the unhurried rhythm of la dolce vita, rather than restrictive diets or extreme routines, is what actually predicts a long, vital life. Warm, encouraging, and grounded in real Italian culture, this book offers readers a refreshingly simple, sustainable path to better health, more energy, and lasting joy every single day.

Dr. Eugene Antenucci, also known as Dr. Gene, has been a healthcare provider since 1983. He graduated from the New York University College of Dentistry and served as a captain and dentist in the U.S. Air Force. Following his service, he opened a private dental practice, which gained national recognition as a Premier Dental Practice. He taught as an Associate Clinical Professor at both New York University (NYU) and Stony Brook Dental Schools for nearly two decades, and is currently a full-time Assistant Professor - Clinical at the LSU School of Dentistry. He has conducted seminars internationally. Dr. Gene's extensive work with patients has instilled in him a deep-rooted passion for health and wellness. This commitment led him to pursue additional certi!cations in nutrition, !tness, and wellness, ultimately becoming a Certi‐ !ed Health and Wellness Coach. He is passionate about teaching and writing and has published several books on health, wellness, and longevity.A rich personal life complements Dr. Gene's professional life. He and his wife, the nationally renowned artist Karina Gentinetta, lead busy lives in New Orleans, LA, where Dr. Gene works with dental students and treats patients at the LSU Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry. They reside in New Orleans with their two wire-haired dachshunds and their Italian Spinone.