Greece, once renowned for the world’s longest-lived men in the 1960s, now ranks 35th in global life expectancy. While Greek men and women live an average of 79.29 and 84.33 years respectively, nations like Hong Kong, Japan, and Switzerland lead the way. Insights from these countries point to factors like community ties, healthy diets, physical activity, and robust healthcare systems as keys to longevity—lessons Greece could embrace to reclaim its legacy of healthy living.
