General Article How the Spanish unearthed the secret to longevity and happiness

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BY Annie Bennett

Not that the Spanish need any justification for devouring Ibérico ham at every opportunity, knocking back a glass or two of wine with lunch or having dinner when many other nations are going to bed, but it must be nice to know that these and other habits are contributing to a longer and no doubt more enjoyable life.

According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, Spaniards are set to have the best life expectancy in the world by 2040, nudging ahead of the Japane...

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