Tag: IKARIA island

By: Yanna Darilis, ND, PhD “Inspiring Wellness” Greece is recognized as a Blue Zone, a term coined by journalist and researcher, Dan Buettner, from a study conducted by scientific researchers who were circling areas where centenarians were found on a map with a blue marker. These regions describe countries and areas where people enjoy remarkable longevity and overall health and well-being. The longevity observed in Greek Blue Zones, such as the island of Ikaria, which was specifically chosen for research due to the abundance of centenarians, has been attributed to ...

Longevity in Ikaria is one of the first things that comes to mind when we talk about the beautiful island of the northern Aegean. Not that unique landscapes and traditional dance are lagging behind, but life expectancy in Ikaria is undoubtedly the ultimate point of reference. The diet, the secrets of the longevity of the people of Ikaria island, have been targeted by many researchers in order to decipher the secret that makes them approach a century of life. It is a Greek island with a high life expectancy.  But ...

Ikaria is a special island, with its own character in the southeastern Aegean and those who visit it talk about its hospitable people, beautiful lifestyle, and relaxing beaches. The island is known for the longevity of its people and the Ikarian way of life. But Ikaria has truly beautiful beaches that are ready to be discovered, the gems of the Aegean Sea. Here are the top 5: Five Greek beaches with Caribbean-like waters Ikaria Beaches: Seychelles Beach The best and most exotic beach on the island and perhaps for many ...

Every time we travel to Greece by plane we enjoy unique images of the country from above. Our safe landing is ensured by the specially trained pilots of the various airlines, who can cope even with the most difficult of airports., And the Aegean Islands have some of the most "exciting" runways to land. We are talking about the impressive airports of the Aegean Islands that seem to touch the sea. In many cases, moreover, waves from it can reach the runway, especially during the winter months. The images from ...

A piece of land of 254 square kilometers in the southeastern Aegean. An island different from the others that has been much discussed. The reason is well known. The long life expectancy of its inhabitants. "One of the places in the world with the longest-lived population" as they typically say, Ikaria. You will also hear them call Ikaria a "paradise of longevity" or "the island where people forget to die".This is confirmed by the various investigations that have been carried out for this reason from time to time. Longevity in ...