There are a couple of reasons why the folks there live longer and stay sharper and healthier. Besides the lack of pollution in this island, the Ikarians consume lots of fruits and vegetables, and drink wine in moderation.
One startling discovery by Dr. Gerasimos Siasos of the University of Athens, is coffee drinking. Yes, we have read that coffee and tea have health benefits as compared to other beverages.
But not any coffee. They have been consuming an unique boiled Greek type of coffee. It is said to have a moderate amount of caffeine, but rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. [source]
Watch the video below on how to make this health-enhancing Greek coffee: