Lifespans in Barcelona defy explanation

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There’s a Barcelona neighborhood that’s home to a cluster of women whose average lifespan far exceeds the global average. But that neighborhood in Spain, “L’Eixample”, is anything but a haven of healthy living. It’s filled with polluting cars, few green spaces and a lot of noise. So, what might explain their longevity? The World’s Gerry Hadden takes a look.

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