Italian Ailments, A True Obsession

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15987082

I just had to share this article for the reason that it is both hilarious and very accurate. Italian mothers will end the summer already armed with all the remedies to ward off the first signs of a cold and no child will be without three layers of clothing, plus a hefty bommer jacket, scarves, gloves, and hat. The Italians really do have an obsession with health and vitality.