Where in Greece do people live the longest?

Ikaria, Greece, is one of the world's Blue Zones where people live longer than average. Residents nap often, drink herbal tea, and value family.
  • Blue Zones are regions of the world where people regularly live longer than average.
  • In Ikaria, Greece, it's common for people to remain active well into their 90s.




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