Some ideas start as a vision. Ours started as a way of life.

In 2017, Elena and Melisa Koyunseven founded The Mediterranean Lifestyle from Palma de Mallorca, a digital magazine born out of a genuine belief that the Mediterranean way of living deserved to be understood in its full depth, not reduced to a diet or a trend. At the time, the term “Mediterranean lifestyle” in its truest sense was barely recognized. There were references to olive oil and fish, but very little about the culture, the rhythm, the human connection, and the deep sense of purpose that make this region’s approach to life so extraordinary. That’s changed. Today, the phrase is used by bloggers, nutritionists, researchers, and wellness voices around the world, and we’re proud to have been part of that shift from the very beginning.

From Lifestyle to Longevity

As The Mediterranean Lifestyle grew, so did the conversation around it. Readers weren’t just drawn to the recipes and the beauty of the region, they were asking deeper questions. Why do people in Mediterranean communities live longer? Why do they age with such vitality? What is it, exactly, that makes this way of life so protective?

Those questions gave birth to Live Longer & Better – the natural evolution of everything we started with TML, now seen through the lens of longevity, healthspan, and the science of aging well. Where The Mediterranean Lifestyle captures the soul of this way of living, Live Longer & Better explores why it works and how to bring it into your own life, wherever you are in the world. The two are inseparable. One tells the story; the other explains the science behind it.

Rooted in 7 Principles

At the heart of everything we do are the 7 Principles of Mediterranean Longevity – a framework that goes far beyond food. From movement and rest to community, purpose, and the simple pleasure of being alive, these principles form the foundation of a life well lived.

A Small Team With a Big Belief

Live Longer & Better, like its sister magazine The Mediterranean Lifestyle, is crafted with care by a small, dedicated team of writers, researchers, and contributors who share one conviction: that aging well isn’t about optimization or perfection. It’s about making the right everyday choices, consistently, joyfully, and sustainably.

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