longevity

The Greek island is a part of "Blue Zones" a name awarded to 5 places in the world - Ikaria, Sardinia in Italy, Okinawa of Japan, Nicoya of Costa Rica & Loma Linda of California

The monks suffer from far fewer diseases present in the general population

The shark's genome is one and a half times larger than that of humans!

Greece has one of the only 6 Blue Zones of longevity in the world

Born in Ikaria in November 1915, Angeliki Frangos says she feels like she "was born yesterday"

An insight into the healthy lifestyle of Ikaria, one of the world's Blue Zones where people are known to live longer, healthier & happier lives

Conference to last 2 days and is free for public

Sexual activity increases women's telomeres

ABC News report

Spermidine revitalizes heart, increases lifespan