{"id":37078,"date":"2022-10-20T13:44:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-20T10:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/worth-the-trip-5-destinations-where-people-live-the-longest\/"},"modified":"2023-06-14T09:58:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T06:58:08","slug":"worth-the-trip-5-destinations-where-people-live-the-longest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/worth-the-trip-5-destinations-where-people-live-the-longest\/","title":{"rendered":"Worth the trip: 5 destinations where people live the longest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is a Blue Zone? <\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The island of Sardinia, a Blue Zone <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The concept was put forth by Dan Buettner, who conducted demographic studies on longevity. The term \u201cBlue Zone\u201d has no scientific basis; rather, it refers to the color used by Buettner and his collaborators to mark these areas on their maps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Long life island: Icaria, Greece<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Ikaria Island, Greece. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The first stop is Icaria, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. The island has a serene vibe and plenty of fresh fish, fruits and vegetables. And more than 30 percent of its population makes it into their 90s. Various studies have been conducted, but the general consensus is that their longevity is due to a healthy diet, genetics and lifestyle. Observing the island\u2019s peaceful environment, this seems entirely plausible. To visit Icaria and experience this laid-back atmosphere, here\u2019s information on flights to Greece<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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