There's no magic bullet to living beyond the age of 100. But some places are on the right track.
National Geographic writer Dan Buettner seeks out "Blue Zones," a few pockets around the world where a higher number of people live for a remarkably long time.
The remote island of Ikaria in Greece is one hotspot of exceptional human longevity. Here, there are more healthy people over 90 than any other place on the planet.
Buettner and his team spent 15 months studying the centenarians of Ikaria. The trip was documented in a series of videos, in which the researchers identified eight major secrets to reaching a record-setting age.
First, some geography. Ikaria is an isolated Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Amid the lush green forests and beautiful waters, you'll find people who live longer than anywhere else on Earth. Buettner says only about 20% of how long we live is dictated by genes; the rest is lifestyle. See the rest of the story at Business Insider |
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