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In Search of Immortality: Greece's Ikaria Holds the Key

In Search of Immortality: Greece's Ikaria Holds the Key

In 1976, Stamatis Moraitis, a 53-year-old Greek man, was given a grim prognosis by doctors who told him he had only six to nine months left to live following a lung cancer diagnosis. However, against all odds, Stamatis defied medical expectations and went on to cheat death for nearly 45 years, attributing his remarkable longevity to his decision to return home to the small Greek island of Ikaria.

Doritos

5 Reasons Why You Need to Avoid Doritos

It is virtually impossible to eat just one, two, even three Doritos. Before you know it the bag is half gone, and your thumb and forefinger are coated in that telltale orange dust. But as much as you love eating these chips, be it Cool Ranch, Cheese Supreme, or Salsa Verde, you probably don’t know all that much about your favourite snack.

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The Best Greek Superstitions: Read for Good Luck!

Every culture has its collection of superstitions – serious or half-serious, irrational beliefs relating to supernatural rituals performed to ward off ill fortune, bring good luck, foretell the future, heal, or to prevent sickness and accidents. Here is a list of some of our favourite Greek superstitions that you may like to read…just to be safe!

Paschalidis: Nobody Should Die Playing the Game They Love

Paschalidis: Nobody Should Die Playing the Game They Love

Legendary football commentator and CEO/Founder of the Heartbeat of Football charity, Andy Paschalidis, has warned that fatal on-field cardiac arrests have sharply risen since COVID, prompting FIFA – football’s governing body – to take action with a stark warning.

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