Ikaria News Today

Greek authorities warn of high fire risk today, June 8th, in ten areas: Attica, South Evia, Cyclades, Crete, Karpathos, Kasos, Samos, Ikaria, Chios, and Psara. Urging caution, they offer prevention tips like avoiding burning debris and using grills in dry areas. Citizens are advised to create firebreaks and clear vegetation around homes. In case of fire, immediate contact with the Fire Department (199) is crucial.

Hidden in the Aegean sea, is a stunning island locals dont want you knowing about.

In Sardinia, laughter, red wine, and plant-based foods are essential for longevity. Here are some of the popular ingredients eaten across the Italian island.

The secrets of the world's 'Blue Zones' are being revealed in a new Netflix documentary - a dietitian has now shared the benefits of one common drink that's key to longevity

The term 'blue zone' was coined in a 2004 academic paper by the Belgian demographer Michel Poulain and the Italian doctor Giovanni Mario Pes.

Dr. Annie Fenn travels the world to where there are unusually large number of centenarians and a lower prevalence of Alzheimer's. The Jackson doctor says data shows eating a certain way will prevent Alzheimer’s.

Want to live to 100? The traditional Okinawan diet, which is rich in plants and low in meat, is renowned for its health and longevity benefits.

They have defied calls by the county government to move to safer grounds

The people of the island are almost entirely free of dementia and some of the other chronic diseases that plague many Western countries.

There are places around the world, says Giulia Crouch (above, author of The Happiest Diet in the World , from which these recipes are taken), where people live for an unusually long time.