Ikaria is a Greek island in the Aegean sea known not only for its natural beauty but for its really old people. The island forms part of the blue zone areas - parts of the world where inhabitants live longer than anywhere else. The blue zone areas list includes Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California. People from Ikaria tend to outlive the average lifetime; studies show that one in three Ikarians lives to be 90. Inhabitants of the Greek island have lower cases of dementia and tend to live a decade longer before developing heart disease or cancer. So what's the secret to the Ikarian lifestyle? The Ikarian way of life has a few secrets, which include staying physically active, a communal way of life, taking daily naps (which is linked to a decrease in cardiovascular disease) and following a plant-based Mediterranean diet full olive oil, honey, and wine. -This story was produced by NBC Left Field , which creates short, creative docs and features, all designed for social media and set-top boxes. Video Journalist: Nikolia Apostolou Editor: Haimy Assefa Producer: Shaminder Dulai
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