The lovely small town of Armenitsis on the north western side of Ikaria is the perfect base to explore the north of the island before heading down to the more popular towns and thermal baths in the south. Ikaria is one of the worlds ‘Blue Zones’ where people live the longest and despite that publicity, including a Netflix Documentary, it remains rugged, authentic and very affordable. Do you think you could handle some time here? #ikaria #armenitsa #northernaegean | Greece Travel Secrets

2K views · 29 reactions | How to live to 100, Ikaria, the Blue Zones and longevity have been all over the news lately. The microbiome plays a role in our overall health and longevity. Keep watching as I talk to Dr. Theoklis Zaoutis, a physician of American and Ikarian descent, about the first phase of a study he and his team conducted examining the microbiome of old and young Ikarians to see if there is a link to longevity. | Diane Kochilas | Facebook