Exploring these off-the-beaten-track destinations not only reveals the country’s diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage but also provides a more intimate glimpse into the local way of life. Just a stone’s throw from the bustling Santorini lies the serene island of Anafi. Known for its...
Ikaria is known for its low rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Researchers have also linked the health benefits of daily Greek coffee consumption to the island’s long life expectancy, with its antioxidants supporting heart health and offering protection against type II diabetes....
Greece, once a leader in longevity, is now lagging in life expectancy gains compared to the rest of Europe. Experts highlight the need for improvements in the healthcare system to address prevention and treatment gaps, as the nation struggles to recover from setbacks experienced during the financ...
The name Cyprus comes from the Greek word for copper ( kypros ). The island's rich copper deposits first appealed to the foreign powers from the eastern Mediterranean coast. The conflicts among these rival groups played a major role in the turbulent history of Cyprus. The island's Greek he...
(Ask any Greek person and they’ll probably chalk the country’s high life expectancy up to the copious amounts of olive oil that can be found in almost all of these delicious dishes.) But Greek food is far more than feta and phyllo. Here are 15moreGreek dishes you won’t want to ...
models adjusted for age, sex, education, body mass index, smoking status, alcohol consumption and physical activity. Overall, no association was found between the MEDAS score and cognitive tests, which could be explained by the young mean age and high level of education of the participants. ...
(p= 0.0031) were also identified as indicators of MD adherence; however, their impact on MD adherence was considerably attenuated after adjusting for confounding factors (p> 0.05). Conclusion: High MD adherence was correlated with favorable quality of life, higher levels of physical activity, and...