People on this island, a Blue Zone, regularly live healthy lives part 100 years old.

These are the longevity practices from Ikaria, Greece.

Mimic mountain living

Ikarians mountain lifestyle is a big contributor to their longevity.

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Its important to work against gravity when exercising.

This stresses, and therefore strengthens, more muscles.

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Take naps

Naps arent just for kids.

Adults, too, can greatly benefit from a midday snooze.

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Occasional fasting

Intermittent fastinghas also been a longevity staple in Blue Zones.

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