Yiannis Karimalis moved back to Greece in 1970 after learning he had months to live . Ikarian wisdom may not help you live to 100 . He was diagnosed with cancer and died at the age of just 39 on March 1, 1971. Karimalis ' home -- Greek island Ikaria -- boasts among longest life expectancies . Team of experts are exploring Ikarian longevity .
Yiannis Karimalis moved back to Greece in 1970 after learning he had months to live . He was diagnosed with cancer and died at the age of just 39 on March 1, 1971. Karimalis ' home -- Greek island Ikaria -- boasts among longest life expectancies . Team of experts are exploring Ikarian longevity .