Explore the nutritional epidemiology of Greek Orthodox liturgical fasting in Ikaria. Discover how 180 days of annual plant-based restriction clears atherogenic lipids and lowers mortality.
Investigate the cardiovascular chronobiology of the Ikarian afternoon nap (Mesimeri). Discover how a 30-minute siesta lowers coronary mortality by 37% via sympathetic de-escalation.
Examine the neuropharmacology of Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis scardica) in Ikaria. Learn how diterpenes and flavonoids inhibit AChE and clear toxic amyloid-beta oligomers.