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On Ikaria, one of the poorest and remotest Greek islands, life expectancy is over 90, while dozens of Ikarians pass 100. Scientists say that the secret to longevity is multifactorial; ... See full summary
On Ikaria, one of the poorest and remotest Greek islands, life expectancy is over 90, while dozens of Ikarians pass 100. Scientists say that the secret to longevity is multifactorial; Exercise in older age, the closed-knit society and the social life, the Mediterranean diet, along with the famous Ikarian festivals, help people relax and forget the troubles of life. But scientists say that the Ikarians' DNA also plays an important role. They're currently researching on how natural selection helped Ikarians live over 100, as only the fittest people survived, so these genes were passed on.

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