May 14, 2025
by Sharron Livingston
I went to an anti-aging clinic to learn how to live longer and better.
“Is there a way to slow down the aging process? So-called social media gurus constantly make promises of weight loss and increased energy if you move a certain way, stretch a certain way, take this pill, or inject that potion. Anecdotally, sometimes they work and often they don’t. So, what can you actually do to promote overall health and longevity?
There Lucia Magnani Health Clinic is a luxury medical clinic and spa founded by Dr. Lucia Magnani in a beautiful Art Deco building. After dedicating fifty years to the development of Long Life Formula® – a system based on chemistry and biochemistry, with a focus on nutrition and exercise – Dr. Magnani offers a scientific and practical method to slow down aging and, above all, enjoy optimal health for the time we have.
The doctor Lucia Magnani she is the living ambassador of his Long Life Formula®: he appears much younger than his age and embodies the very image of well-being. When he says: “Prevention is essential. Prevention is done every day, for example by doing physical exercise, taking care of your diet and trying to relax.”, I am inclined to take his words very seriously.
The clinic is located in the beautiful region of Castrocaro Terme, in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in northern Italy, where the spa was discovered in 1830. The town is known for its thermal waters rich in sulfur, salts, bromine, iodine and lithium, and for its natural salt-bromine-iodine mud, as well as for the winemaking tradition of the surrounding hills, which can also be enjoyed at the restaurant.
Had I stayed longer, I would have explored the rolling, green landscape on foot or on one of the clinic’s bicycles. Instead, my time there was spent exploring my health, sometimes through ultrasounds, blood tests, and with lots of cuddles and nutritious food tailor-made for me.
I arrived late in the evening and my “ welcomed meangel” – every guest, upon arrival, receives an angel. Mine was Laura, dressed entirely in white – like everyone else – impeccably groomed and with a kind smile. She listened to me carefully and created a personalized itinerary for me. When I arrived in my room, I found a white tracksuit as a gift: I was perfectly integrated.
The Long Life Formula paths are different, including: Clean (detox), Weight Loss, Evergreen (anti-aging), Relax, Energy, Sport, And Rehabilitation. They all have in common a methodical approach related to nutrition, movement and daily habits, which begins with a medical check-up upon arrival, daily access to the spa, beauty treatments and gym activities, including yoga, pilates and even sound baths.
The night I arrived, after a delayed flight and looking pretty tired, I was sent to the spa for a full body scrub and massage. It was amazing.
The next day was quite intense. Laura accompanied me to the relaxation room to drink a glass of mineral water from the ancient sulphur springs of Rio dei Cozzi. I admit that I felt like a child again and the smell repelled me. Laura encouraged me to take a sip. I grimaced. She said: “You'll get used to it”. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. But other guests were thrilled and showed up promptly for their daily drink.“
Source: thetravelmagazine.net
