Understanding Health and Longevity

Monday, September 9th, 2024

As women get older, they are at a higher risk of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease, breast cancer or dementia. Many health issues may be caused by simple wear and tear on our bodies. Others may be caused by the choices we make. Knowledge about the changes that affect women’s bodies and mind through the life cycle is critical to enhance and extend both health and longevity.

One of the Italian organizations we deeply value within our community is the Madonna del Lume Society. They host the longest-running religious nonprofit cultural celebration in the United States, La Festa della Madonna del Lume, which takes place every October in San Francisco's Italian neighborhood of North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf. Named for the patroness of fisherman, this two-day festival is a time for families and friends to gather in remembrance, prayer, thanks, and celebration for the longstanding Sicilian tradition that dates back to the 1700’s.