In Ikaria honey is used to treat everything from wounds to stomach issues, influenza, and…
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Greek-American Anna Katsas quit her job to live on the Greek island paradise Ikaria -…
In 1976, Stamatis Moraitis, a 53-year-old Greek man, was given a grim prognosis by doctors who told him he had only six to nine months left to live following a lung cancer diagnosis. However, against all odds, Stamatis defied medical expectations and went on to cheat death for nearly 45 years, attributing his remarkable longevity to his decision to return home to the small Greek island of Ikaria.
In 2012, the year that naysayers (and the Mayans) predicted the world would come to…
Blue Zones are the distinctive geographic localities where you’ll find the oldest life expectancies, the…
In 2012, the year that naysayers (and the Mayans) predicted the world would come to…
“Ikaria’s philosophy mirrors the Greek Islands’ approach of adding life to our years, instead of trying to add years to our lives.” Despite being currently unable to travel overseas, Australians are still able to escape to Ikaria as new Greek meze bar opens in Bondi Beach, bringing good food and great times with a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere and island holiday vibe.
Although now receiving international visitors due to its Blue Zones rep, the quirky island remains…