Greek Island a Fountain of Youth

Residents of Ikaria are healthier and live longer than the rest of us -- so what's their secret?

[@ccorum1]

I'm 80 years old, and going on a 50 mile bike ride in the mountains today. Exercise is one of the main keys to longevity.

[@westfalenstadion7325]

I like 'Greece and it's culture' .... Beautiful place.

[@valoriegordon7362]

These seniors are treasured. Their families respect their wisdom. They have a sense of purpose...Thats what I heard the most.

[@mirellalastar]

This video makes me so happy. I've watched it many times. It's sunny, beautiful colours and people are so warm.

[@BirgitFischerMusic]

Yes, I have friends in Ikaria and spent some month there. This is a magic lovely and healing place. Poor in finances, rich in nature, friendliness and health. I can recommend it for people to be creative and fill up their soul batteries. Before tourism eats it up. :)

[@princesscalang6786]

They’re always laughing and smiling plus that fresh air from nature 😊

[@TheFilmoreJohn]

No stress, good food and a lot of sleep. I met a guy from Ikaria 10 years ago, he's was like chilled all the time, without smoking anything funny.

[@mystical39]

These people also exhibit a lot of JOY in their everyday lives. They seem to truly cherish their relationships with the people in their lives. I think that makes all the difference and combine that with a healthy, natural ORGANIC food supply, and you have the secret to a long life.

[@MrBeckenhimself]

I think the secrets to their outstanding long livety is a mixture of things. No stress, no processed food, activity, joy, clean air, all the herbs and genes. These things combined seems to work. Like a damn charm. I would Love to go there and try their way of life.

[@originaleverythingelseisca5977]

I love this, so many take aways: exercise (movement always), dancing, family, elders not being thrown away and being included, fresh food, no preservatives. This has been my goal, and in 2 years I will accomplish it

[@Terradiva]

The most charming reminder to stay active, walk to pick up meal ingredients, stay hydrated, lift your wine & tea glass to toast friends, & spend time in the garden giving thanks for all of your blue sky days.

[@DaimonAnimations]

Greece is the best.

[@hollythomason9013]

Sleep more, drink strong wine with meals, herbal teas, live in rocky hilly terrain, sleep as long as you want, and party alot,..lol I just need hills nd herbal tea..Sounds like a plan

[@anthonyoneal8376]

I lived on Corfu with my dad for three years, best time of my life.

[@ais89x]

I love the fact they don't throw their parents in a old people's home. It's such a sad sight people who take care of and raise their families be thrown in old people homes.

[@michelesfo7799]

My Italian-born grandmother moved into our home and we treasured time spent with her. Stories, wisdom, cooking together and outings. Our Nana was a treasure.

[@skotiskiller]

Greetings from Ικαρία(Ikaria) !

[@erinbement7989]

Hang with great healthy people, that have great love for life, and as well a great positive attitude. Eat whole plant foods and be good to each other. Go hug an older person today.

[@ashab1]

Good diet, great wine, happy and social, excellent sanitation and far away from mainland pollution.

[@jazlynroy3778]

"They die peacefully in their sleep, and occasionally after sex"