Premio Guido Miano 2026
If Only I Were 10 Years Younger will receive an Award of Merit at the closing ceremony of the first edition of the Premio Guido Miano.
Via Quintino Sella 4, Piazza Castello.
You realize your body is changing, your energy levels are dropping, and your sleep is no longer the same. And everyone seems to give you the exact same answer: it's normal, it's just your age. This book was born from the refusal to accept that answer without asking at least one more question.
A real, actionable path to improve your health, energy, and biological age.
Insights drawn from first-hand, lived experiences.
Successful attempts and openly admitted failures.
A common ingredient, an unexpected use, and what I observed in my recovery and consistency with physical activity. Starting to move is one thing; managing to keep going is another.
A few completely unique discoveries stemming from direct practice.
Insights on stress, inflammation, movement, breathing, cold exposure, and daily habits.
A completely different way of looking at aging, far from passive resignation.
Michele Rombaldoni writes about longevity, health, and mindfulness, drawing from direct, concrete, and personal experience. He is neither a doctor nor a biologist, but rather a curious and rigorous observer who chose to test on himself what science, research, and human experience have been suggesting for years. In "If Only I Were 10 Years Younger", he shares a real-life journey made of daily choices, mistakes, intuitions, and shifts in perspective. His goal? To improve quality of life, slow down physical and mental decline, and increase the number of years lived in good health. His approach blends science communication, autobiographical storytelling, and pragmatism: no miraculous promises, no one-size-fits-all protocols. Instead, he provides tools, reflections, and ideas to challenge what we consider "inevitable" when it comes to getting older. He lives and works navigating between technology, travel, and personal experimentation, firmly believing that taking care of oneself is not an act of heroism, but a daily responsibility.
This project serves as an evolving platform: books, resources, updates, and practical tools to build long-term wellbeing.
The Italian, English, and Spanish editions are currently available on Amazon.
Autumn 2026
Three important milestones for If Only I Were 10 Years Younger, spanning literary recognition and a conversation with the international travel industry.
If Only I Were 10 Years Younger will receive an Award of Merit at the closing ceremony of the first edition of the Premio Guido Miano.
Via Quintino Sella 4, Piazza Castello.
The book is a semifinalist in Section B — Fiction/Essay at the eighth International Book and Culture Festival in Catania.
Michele Rombaldoni presents “Cultivating the travelspan”: how longer, healthier lives are changing travel needs, expectations and experiences.
Official TTG event pageIn the Italian press: L’Agenzia di Viaggi explores “Longevity in travel”.
Read the articleFor events, interviews, and editorial collaborations.