The island where people forget to die

By Bill Weir, CNN

The term <a href="http://www.bluezones.com" target="_blank">"Blue Zones"</a> has been used to describe small pockets of the world where people, on average, live longer and healthier lives. One such Blue Zone is the Greek island of Ikaria, where octogenarians Alexandro and Antiiopi Koufadakis live. The couple, holding a portrait here of their younger selves, have been married for 61 years.
Photos: Living to 100 in Ikaria
The term "Blue Zones" has been used to describe small pockets of the world where people, on average, live longer and healthier lives. One such Blue Zone is the Greek island of Ikaria, where octogenarians Alexandro and Antiiopi Koufadakis live. The couple, holding a portrait here of their younger selves, have been married for 61 years.
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Part of the traditional Ikarian diet: fresh tomatoes from the garden.
Photos: Living to 100 in Ikaria
Part of the traditional Ikarian diet: fresh tomatoes from the garden.
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Konstantinos Spanos, 101, says the key to long life is modesty in everything, including "food, women and entertainment." He reads five hours a day.
Photos: Living to 100 in Ikaria
Konstantinos Spanos, 101, says the key to long life is modesty in everything, including "food, women and entertainment." He reads five hours a day.
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At age 104, Ionna Proiou runs a daily weaving business.
Photos: Living to 100 in Ikaria
At age 104, Ionna Proiou runs a daily weaving business.
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