A Japanese woman, officially recognized as the oldest person in the world, died on April 19 at the age of 119, local authorities said. Kane Tanaka was born on February 1, 1903 in Fukuoka, southeastern Japan. In the same year, the Wright brothers made their first flight, and Marie Curie became the first woman to […]
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108-year-old long-liver was vaccinated against covid
A 108-year-old grandmother was vaccinated because all her peers and loved ones “left.” A long-liver from Serres was vaccinated with the first dose because, as she characteristically stated, she missed the company of her neighbors. This was reported on social networks by the deputy head of the 4th department of the Ministry of Health of […]
101-year-old woman defeated coronavirus
A 101-year-old grandmother in Crete contracted the coronavirus but was discharged from the hospital within a few days. And that’s because she was fully vaccinated. This was announced by the head of the Heraklion University Hospital Giorgi Halkiadakis. According to him, the number of hospitalizations of patients with coronavirus in hospitals on the island is […]
Bathing benefits for the elderly
How many years I have been living in Greece, I never cease to be amazed and, I will tell you a secret, I envy the white envy of dry old men and old women over 80 who swim in the sea all year round. It happens that you walk along the embankment, wrap yourself in […]
Lack of omega-3 fats in the diet is more harmful than smoking
Life expectancy in Japan is five years longer, thanks to its high omega-3 index. Lack of omega-3 fats in our diets may be more harmful than smoking, says a research study in Canada highlighting the importance of eating fish such as sardines and salmon. A study by Dr. Michael McBurney of the University of Guelph […]
How many years do Greeks receive a pension?
The statistics shed light on the actual state of affairs. Due to the increase in the life expectancy of Greek citizens, the time period from retirement to death has changed dramatically. In particular, in 1969, an average of 10.2 years were received by men and 12.5 years – by women. And in 2019, the corresponding […]
Grandmother "to the envy of everyone": at age 101, she defeated COVID-19
The winner of the battle against the coronavirus was a 101-year-old resident of Magnesia, who was discharged in full health from the Volos General Hospital. Mrs. Olga managed to deceive the deadly virus. The long-liver is the second oldest patient to recover from COVID-19 in Greece. The first reported case concerns a 102-year-old woman from […]