date:Mar 25, 2013
It may not just be the Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables and olive oil that is making Greeks live so long; it could also be the coffee says a new study.
Researchers from the University of Athens Medical School found that drinking the thick, sandy coffee may protect the heart.
A New York Times article from last October highlighted the longevity of residents of the island of Ikaria. This sparked an idea in doctors in Greece to explore the island's diet further, specifically looking at coffee