The Greek island of Ikaria holds many secrets. Known as the "Island of the Centenarians," it is not only a hidden gem for ...

They are independent. They have a sense of freedom. And they are very good at having fun.’ Mountainous, wild Ikaria, 30 miles off the coast of Turkey in the Eastern Aegean, has a tumultuous past, ...

In Ikaria, meanwhile, residents over age 85 have a one in 10 chance of developing Alzheimer's disease. That's the same risk for Americans 20 years younger.

Bilateral symmetry encountered in a rice-sized ancestor Ikaria wariootia existed during the Ediacaran period, a period of time prior to the renowned Cambrian explosion. It is a member of a class ...

“Through our partnership with Blue Zones, and inspired by Ikaria Greece, a blue zones region with extremely low rates of dementia, we are empowering individuals in the Bronx with lifestyle tools ...

Blue Zones are areas where people tend to live significantly longer and healthier lives, such as the island of Ikaria, Greece. According to the Ikaria website, the Greek Island is known for its low ...

In Okinawa, traditional nutrient-rich diets have been linked to lower rates of diabetes, dementia, and cardiovascular disease. Key components of diets in this Blue Zone include sweet potatoes, soy ...

Joan Presky worries about dementia. Her mother lived with Alzheimer’s disease for 14 years, the last seven in a memory-care residence, and her maternal grandfather developed dementia, too.

Perhaps that’s why green tea is credited as one of the reasons older adults on Ikaria, a Greek island, have little to no dementia. But the benefits of this herbal remedy don’t stop at boosting ...

Ashley Madden 4 Lentils Pulses, like lentils, are another staple on Ikaria. “ [Beans and legumes] are among the seminal ingredients of the Ikarian way of eating,” Diane Kochilas, whose family hails ...

The Greek island of Ikaria has long drawn tourists attempting to understand and embody the longevity secrets of its residents. The island situated in the Aegean Sea gained notoriety in 2012 when ...

You’ve likely heard of the so-called “Blue Zones,” the five regions around the world identified by longevity expert Dan Buettner as areas where people commonly live past 100 years old. In one of these ...