Publications

MEDIS Study writing committee

The MEDIS Study writing committee is consisted of the following scientists: Anastasiou F, Bountziouka V, Antonopoulou P, Das UN, Economou M, Gelastopoulou A, Gotsis E, Kinlaw M, Katsarou A, Kastorini C-M, Kourlaba G, Ladoukaki E, Lionis C, Lioliou E, Makri K, Metallinos G, Micheli M, Panagiotakos DB, Papairakleous N, Papoutsou S, Papaventiou E Psaltopoulou T, Polychronopoulos E, Polystipioti A, Pounis G, Quira E, Sidossis LS, Stravopodis P, Toutouzas P, Tsakountakis N, Tsiligianni I, Tyrovolas S, Vardavas C, Vlachou I, Vlysmas K, Voutsa K, Yannakoulia M, Zampelas A, Zeimbekis A, Mari Tur JA.

Published papers in peer-reviewed journals from the MEDIS study

1. Foscolou, A., Critselis, E., Tyrovolas, S., Chrysohoou, C., Naumovski, N., Sidossis, L. S., Rallidis, L., Matalas, A. L., & Panagiotakos, D. (2020). The association of animal and plant protein with successful ageing: a combined analysis of MEDIS and ATTICA epidemiological studies. Public health nutrition, 1–10. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980020000427

2. Foscolou, A., D’Cunha, N. M., Naumovski, N., Tyrovolas, S., Chrysohoou, C., Rallidis, L., Polychronopoulos, E., Matalas, A. L., Sidossis, L. S., & Panagiotakos, D. (2020). The association between the level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet and successful aging: An analysis of the ATTICA and MEDIS (MEDiterranean Islands Study) epidemiological studies. Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, 89, 104044. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2020.104044

3. Koloverou, E., Foscolou, A., Gkouvas, K., Tyrovolas, S., Matalas, A. L., Polychronopoulos, E., Chrysohoou, C., Pitsavos, C., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2020). Waist-to-Height Ratio Outperforms Classic Anthropometric Indices in Predicting Successful Aging in Older Adults; an Analysis of the ATTICA and MEDIS Epidemiological Studies. Experimental aging research, 46(2), 154–165. https://doi.org/10.1080/0361073X.2020.1716155

4. Foscolou, A., D’Cunha, N. M., Naumovski, N., Tyrovolas, S., Rallidis, L., Matalas, A. L., Polychronopoulos, E., Sidossis, L. S., & Panagiotakos, D. (2019). Midday Napping and Successful Aging in Older People Living in the Mediterranean Region: The Epidemiological Mediterranean Islands Study (MEDIS). Brain sciences, 10(1), 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci10010014

5. Foscolou, A., D’Cunha, N. M., Naumovski, N., Tyrovolas, S., Chrysohoou, C., Rallidis, L., Matalas, A. L., Sidossis, L. S., & Panagiotakos, D. (2019). The Association between Whole Grain Products Consumption and Successful Aging: A Combined Analysis of MEDIS and ATTICA Epidemiological Studies. Nutrients, 11(6), 1221. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11061221

6. Naumovski, N., Foscolou, A., D’Cunha, N. M., Tyrovolas, S., Chrysohoou, C., Sidossis, L. S., Rallidis, L., Matalas, A. L., Polychronopoulos, E., Pitsavos, C., & Panagiotakos, D. (2019). The Association between Green and Black Tea Consumption on Successful Aging: A Combined Analysis of the ATTICA and MEDiterranean ISlands (MEDIS) Epidemiological Studies. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 24(10), 1862. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules24101862

7. Foscolou, A., Critselis, E., Tyrovolas, S., Chrysohoou, C., Sidossis, L. S., Naumovski, N., Matalas, A. L., Rallidis, L., Polychronopoulos, E., Ayuso-Mateos, J. L., Haro, J. M., & Panagiotakos, D. (2019). The Effect of Exclusive Olive Oil Consumption on Successful Aging: A Combined Analysis of the

ATTICA and MEDIS Epidemiological Studies. Foods (Basel, Switzerland), 8(1), 25. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8010025

8. Foscolou, A., Koloverou, E., Matalas, A. L., Tyrovolas, S., Chrysohoou, C., Sidossis, L., Rallidis, L., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2019). Decomposition of Mediterranean Dietary Pattern on Successful Aging, Among Older Adults: A Combined Analysis of Two Epidemiological Studies. Journal of aging and health, 31(9), 1549–1567. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264318780608

9. Masana, M. F., Haro, J. M., Mariolis, A., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Bountziouka, V., Anastasiou, F., Zeimbekis, A., Tyrovola, D., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Polystipioti, A., Tur, J. A., Matalas, A. L., Lionis, C., Polychronopoulos, E., Sidossis, L. S., Tyrovolas, S., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2018). Mediterranean diet and depression among older individuals: The multinational MEDIS study. Experimental gerontology, 110, 67–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2018.05.012

10. Foscolou, A., Magriplis, E., Tyrovolas, S., Soulis, G., Bountziouka, V., Mariolis, A., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Anastasiou, F., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Tyrovola, D., Polystipioti, A., Polychronopoulos, E., Matalas, A. L., Lionis, C., Zeimbekis, A., Tur, J. A., Sidossis, L. S., Panagiotakos, D., … MEDIS Study Group (2018). Lifestyle determinants of healthy ageing in a Mediterranean population: The multinational MEDIS study. Experimental gerontology, 110, 35–41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2018.05.008

11. Foscolou, A., Magriplis, E., Tyrovolas, S., Chrysohoou, C., Sidossis, L., Matalas, A. L., Rallidis, L., & Panagiotakos, D. (2019). The association of protein and carbohydrate intake with successful aging: a combined analysis of two epidemiological studies. European journal of nutrition, 58(2), 807–817. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-018-1693-2

12. Tyrovolas, S., Haro, J. M., Foscolou, A., Tyrovola, D., Mariolis, A., Bountziouka, V., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Anastasiou, F., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Papairakleous, N., Polychronopoulos, E., Matalas, A. L., Lionis, C., Zeimbekis, A., Tur, J. A., Sidossis, L. S., Panagiotakos, D. B., & MEDIS Study Group (2018). Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition and Successful Ageing in Elderly Individuals: The Multinational MEDIS Study. Gerontology, 64(1), 3–10. https://doi.org/10.1159/000479065

13. Thodis, A., Itsiopoulos, C., Kouris-Blazos, A., Brazionis, L., Tyrovolas, S., Polychronopoulos, E., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2018). Observational study of adherence to a traditional Mediterranean diet, sociocultural characteristics and cardiovascular disease risk factors of older Greek Australians from MEDiterranean ISlands (MEDIS-Australia Study): Protocol and rationale. Nutrition & dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia, 75(1), 44–51. https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12360

14. Georgousopoulou, E. N., Mellor, D. D., Naumovski, N., Polychronopoulos, E., Tyrovolas, S., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Anastasiou, F., Zeimbekis, A., Bountziouka, V., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Tyrovola, D., Foscolou, A., Tur, J. A., Matalas, A. L., Lionis, C., Sidossis, L., Panagiotakos, D., & MEDIS study group (2017). Mediterranean lifestyle and cardiovascular disease prevention. Cardiovascular diagnosis and therapy, 7(Suppl 1), S39–S47. https://doi.org/10.21037/cdt.2017.03.11

15. Georgousopoulou, E. N., Naumovski, N., Mellor, D. D., Tyrovolas, S., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Tsakountakis, N., Zeimbekis, A., Bountziouka, V., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Tyrovola, D., Kellett, J., Foscolou, A., Tur, J. A., Matalas, A. L., Lionis, C., Polychronopoulos, E., Sidossis, L., & Panagiotakos, D. (2017). Association between Siesta (Daytime Sleep), Dietary Patterns and the Presence of Metabolic Syndrome in Elderly Living in Mediterranean Area (Medis Study): The Moderating Effect of Gender. The journal of nutrition, health & aging, 21(10), 1118–1124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-016-0865-0

16. Foscolou, A., Tyrovolas, S., Soulis, G., Mariolis, A., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Anastasiou, F., Lionis, C., Zeimbekis, A., Tur, J. A., Bountziouka, V., Tyrovola, D., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Matalas, A. L., Polychronopoulos, E., Sidossis, L., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2017). The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Lifestyle Health Determinants Among Older Adults Living in the Mediterranean Region: The Multinational MEDIS Study (2005-2015). Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi, 50(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.16.101

17. Foscolou, A., Polychronopoulos, E., Paka, E., Tyrovolas, S., Bountziouka, V., Zeimbekis, A., Tyrovola, D., Ural, D., & Panagiotakos, D. (2016). Lifestyle and health determinants of cardiovascular disease among Greek older adults living in Eastern Aegean Islands: An adventure within the MEDIS study. Hellenic journal of cardiology : HJC = Hellenike kardiologike epitheorese, 57(6), 407–414. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hjc.2016.11.021

18. Tyrovolas, S., Polychronopoulos, E., Mariolis, A., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Makri, K., Zeimbekis, A., Tyrovola, D., Bountziouka, V., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Tur, J. A., Matalas, A., Lionis, C., Haro, J. M., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2017). Is Parental Longevity Associated With the Cardiovascular Risk and the Successful Aging of Their Offspring? Results From the Multinational MEDIS Study. Angiology, 68(2), 124–131. https://doi.org/10.1177/0003319716642140

19. Mariolis, A., Foscolou, A., Tyrovolas, S., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Tsakountakis, N., Zeimbekis, A., Bountziouka, V., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Tyrovola, D., Tur, J. A., Matalas, A. L., Lionis, C., Polychronopoulos, E., Panagiotakos, D., & MEDIS study group (2016). Successful Aging among Elders Living in the Mani Continental Region vs. Insular Areas of the

Mediterranean: the MEDIS Study. Aging and disease, 7(3), 285–294. https://doi.org/10.14336/AD.2015.1002

20. Tyrovolas, S., Haro, J. M., Mariolis, A., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Bountziouka, V., Anastasiou, F., Zeimbekis, A., Tyrovola, D., Foscolou, A., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Tur, J. A., Matalas, A., Lionis, C., Polychronopoulos, E., & Panagiotakos, D. (2016). Skeletal muscle mass and body fat in relation to successful ageing of older adults: The multi-national MEDIS study. Archives of gerontology and geriatrics, 66, 95–101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2016.04.017

21. Tyrovolas, S., Haro, J. M., Mariolis, A., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Makri, K., Zeimbekis, A., Tyrovola, D., Bountziouka, V., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Tur, J. A., Matalas, A., Lionis, C., Polychronopoulos, E., & Panagiotakos, D. (2015). The Role of Energy Balance in Successful Aging Among Elderly Individuals: The Multinational MEDIS Study. Journal of aging and health, 27(8), 1375–1391. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264315583053

22. Tyrovolas, S., Haro, J. M., Mariolis, A., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Tsakountakis, N., Zeimbekis, A., Tyrovola, D., Bountziouka, V., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Tur, J. A., Matalas, A. L., Lionis, C., Polychronopoulos, E., & Panagiotakos, D. (2014). Successful aging, dietary habits and health status of elderly individuals: a k-dimensional approach within the multi-national MEDIS study. Experimental gerontology, 60, 57–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2014.09.010

23. Tyrovolas, S., Haro, J. M., Polychronopoulos, E., Mariolis, A., Piscopo, S., Valacchi, G., Makri, K., Zeimbekis, A., Tyrovola, D., Bountziouka, V., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Katsoulis, Y., Tur, J. A., Matalas, A., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. (2014). Factors associated with components of arterial pressure among older individuals (the multinational MEDIS study): the role of the Mediterranean diet and alcohol consumption. Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.), 16(9), 645–651. https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.12370

24. Tsiligianni, I. G., Tyrovolas, S., Bountziouka, V., Zeimbekis, A., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Tyrovola, D., Polychronopoulos, E., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. (2014). Depressive symptoms in postmenopausal women: results from the MEDIS Study. Women & health, 54(5), 389–401. https://doi.org/10.1080/03630242.2014.897678

25. Tourlouki, E., Matalas, A. L., Bountziouka, V., Tyrovolas, S., Zeimbekis, A., Gotsis, E., Tsiligianni, I., Protopapa, I., Protopapas, C., Metallinos, G., Lionis, C., Piscopo, S., Polychronopoulos, E., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2013). Are current dietary habits in Mediterranean islands a reflection of the past? Results

from the MEDIS study. Ecology of food and nutrition, 52(5), 371–386. https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2012.707431

26. Yannakoulia, M., Tyrovolas, S., Pounis, G., Zeimbekis, A., Anastasiou, F., Bountziouka, V., Voutsa, K., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Lionis, C., Polychronopoulos, E., & Panagiotakos, D. (2011). Correlates of low dietary energy reporting in free-living elderly: the MEDIS study. Maturitas, 69(1), 63–68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2011.01.016

27. Tyrovolas, S., Tountas, Y., Polychronopoulos, E., & Panagiotakos, D. (2012). A parametric model of the role of nutritional services within the health care system, in relation to cardiovascular disease risk among older individuals. International journal of cardiology, 155(1), 110–114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2010.12.053

28. Tyrovolas, S., Chalkias, C., Morena, M., Tsiligianni, I., Zeimbekis, A., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Bountziouka, V., Polychronopoulos, E., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. (2011). Health care access and prevalence of the metabolic syndrome among elders living in high-altitude areas of the Mediterranean islands: the MEDIS study. The review of diabetic studies : RDS, 8(4), 468–476. https://doi.org/10.1900/RDS.2011.8.468

29. Tyrovolas, S., Polychronopoulos, E., Tountas, Y., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2011). Modelling nutritional services in relation to the health status of older individuals living on Mediterranean islands. Rural and remote health, 11(3), 1776.

30. Pounis, G. D., Tyrovolas, S., Antonopoulou, M., Zeimbekis, A., Anastasiou, F., Bountztiouka, V., Metallinos, G., Gotsis, E., Lioliou, E., Polychronopoulos, E., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2010). Long-term animal-protein consumption is associated with an increased prevalence of diabetes among the elderly: the Mediterranean Islands (MEDIS) study. Diabetes & metabolism, 36(6 Pt 1), 484–490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diabet.2010.06.007

31. Tyrovolas, S., Pounis, G., Bountziouka, V., Polychronopoulos, E., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2010). Repeatability and validation of a short, semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire designed for older adults living in Mediterranean areas: the MEDIS-FFQ. Journal of nutrition for the elderly, 29(3), 311–324. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639366.2010.499096

32. Mamplekou, E., Bountziouka, V., Psaltopoulou, T., Zeimbekis, A., Tsakoundakis, N., Papaerakleous, N., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Pounis, G., Polychronopoulos, E., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. (2010). Urban environment, physical inactivity and unhealthy dietary habits correlate to depression among elderly living in eastern Mediterranean islands: the MEDIS

(MEDiterranean ISlands Elderly) study. The journal of nutrition, health & aging, 14(6), 449–455. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-010-0091-0

33. Polychronopoulos, E., Pounis, G., Bountziouka, V., Zeimbekis, A., Tsiligianni, I., Qira, B. E., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. (2010). Dietary meat fats and burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors, in the elderly: a report from the MEDIS study. Lipids in health and disease, 9, 30. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-511X-9-30

34. Tyrovolas, S., Psaltopoulou, T., Pounis, G., Papairakleous, N., Bountziouka, V., Zeimbekis, A., Gotsis, E., Antonopoulou, M., Metallinos, G., Polychronopoulos, E., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2011). Nutrient intake in relation to central and overall obesity status among elderly people living in the Mediterranean islands: the MEDIS study. Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD, 21(6), 438–445. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.numecd.2009.10.012

35. Vardavas, C. I., Lionis, C., Polychronopoulos, E., Zeimbekis, A., Bountziouka, V., Stravopodis, P., Metallinos, G., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2010). The role of second-hand smoking on the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly men and women living in Mediterranean islands: the MEDIS study. Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association, 27(2), 242–243. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2009.02889.x

36. Tyrovolas, S., Pounis, G., Zeimbekis, A., Antonopoulou, M., Bountziouka, V., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Polystipioti, A., Polychronopoulos, E., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2010). Associations of energy intake and type 2 diabetes with hypertryglyceridemia in older adults living in the Mediterranean islands: the MEDIS study. Journal of nutrition for the elderly, 29(1), 72–86. https://doi.org/10.1080/01639360903574668

37. Tourlouki, E., Polychronopoulos, E., Zeimbekis, A., Tsakountakis, N., Bountziouka, V., Lioliou, E., Papavenetiou, E., Polystipioti, A., Metallinos, G., Tyrovolas, S., Gotsis, E., Matalas, A. L., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2010). The ‘secrets’ of the long livers in Mediterranean islands: the MEDIS study. European journal of public health, 20(6), 659–664. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckp192

38. Bountziouka, V., Polychronopoulos, E., Zeimbekis, A., Papavenetiou, E., Ladoukaki, E., Papairakleous, N., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. (2009). Long-term fish intake is associated with less severe depressive symptoms among elderly men and women: the MEDIS (MEDiterranean ISlands Elderly) epidemiological study. Journal of aging and health, 21(6), 864–880. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264309340693

39. Kourlaba, G., & Panagiotakos, D. (2009). The number of index components affects the diagnostic accuracy of a diet quality index: the role of intracorrelation and intercorrelation structure of the components. Annals of epidemiology, 19(10), 692–700. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2009.03.019

40. Kourlaba, G., Polychronopoulos, E., Zampelas, A., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2009). Development of a diet index for older adults and its relation to cardiovascular disease risk factors: the Elderly Dietary Index. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 109(6), 1022–1030. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jada.2009.03.004

41. Tyrovolas, S., Zeimbekis, A., Bountziouka, V., Voutsa, K., Pounis, G., Papoutsou, S., Metallinos, G., Ladoukaki, E., Polychronopoulos, E., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2009). Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Among Elderly Men and Women Living in Mediterranean Islands: The MEDIS Study. The review of diabetic studies : RDS, 6(1), 54–63. https://doi.org/10.1900/RDS.2009.6.54

42. Tyrovolas, S., Lionis, C., Zeimbekis, A., Bountziouka, V., Micheli, M., Katsarou, A., Papairakleous, N., Metallinos, G., Makri, K., Polychronopoulos, E., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2009). Increased body mass and depressive symptomatology are associated with hypercholesterolemia, among elderly individuals; results from the MEDIS study. Lipids in health and disease, 8, 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-511X-8-10

43. Panagiotakos, D. B., Lionis, C., Zeimbekis, A., Gelastopoulou, K., Papairakleous, N., Das, U. N., & Polychronopoulos, E. (2009). Long-term tea intake is associated with reduced prevalence of (type 2) diabetes mellitus among elderly people from Mediterranean islands: MEDIS epidemiological study. Yonsei medical journal, 50(1), 31–38. https://doi.org/10.3349/ymj.2009.50.1.31

44. Tyrovolas, S., Polychronopoulos, E., Bountziouka, V., Zeimbekis, A., Tsiligiani, I., Papoutsou, S., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2009). Level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet among elderly individuals living in Mediterranean islands: nutritional report from the Medis Study. Ecology of food and nutrition, 48(1), 76–87. https://doi.org/10.1080/03670240802577390

45. Tyrovolas, S., Bountziouka, V., Papairakleous, N., Zeimbekis, A., Anastassiou, F., Gotsis, E., Metallinos, G., Polychronopoulos, E., Lionis, C., & Panagiotakos, D. (2009). Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is associated with lower prevalence of obesity among elderly people living in Mediterranean islands: the MEDIS study. International journal of food sciences and nutrition, 60 Suppl 6, 137–150. https://doi.org/10.1080/09637480903130546

46. Panagiotakos, D. B., Kinlaw, M., Papaerakleous, N., Papoutsou, S., Toutouzas, P., & Polychronopoulos, E. (2008). Depressive symptomatology and the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among older men and women from Cyprus; the MEDIS (Mediterranean Islands Elderly) epidemiological study. Journal of clinical nursing, 17(5), 688–695. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2007.02056.x

47. Polychronopoulos, E., Zeimbekis, A., Kastorini, C. M., Papairakleous, N., Vlachou, I., Bountziouka, V., & Panagiotakos, D. B. (2008). Effects of black and green tea consumption on blood glucose levels in non-obese elderly men and women from Mediterranean Islands (MEDIS epidemiological study). European journal of nutrition, 47(1), 10–16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-007-0690-7

48. Panagiotakos, D., Bountziouka, V., Zeimbekis, A., Vlachou, I., & Polychronopoulos, E. (2007). Food pattern analysis and prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among elderly people from Mediterranean islands. Journal of medicinal food, 10(4), 615–621. https://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2007.414

49. Panagiotakos, D. B., Lionis, C., Zeimbekis, A., Makri, K., Bountziouka, V., Economou, M., Vlachou, I., Micheli, M., Tsakountakis, N., Metallinos, G., & Polychronopoulos, E. (2007). Long-term, moderate coffee consumption is associated with lower prevalence of diabetes mellitus among elderly non-tea drinkers from the Mediterranean Islands (MEDIS Study). The review of diabetic studies : RDS, 4(2), 105–111. https://doi.org/10.1900/RDS.2007.4.105

50. Panagiotakos, D. B., Zeimbekis, A., Boutziouka, V., Economou, M., Kourlaba, G., Toutouzas, P., & Polychronopoulos, E. (2007). Long-term fish intake is associated with better lipid profile, arterial blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in elderly people from Mediterranean islands (MEDIS epidemiological study). Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 13(7), CR307–CR312.

51. Panagiotakos, D. B., Kourlaba, G., Zeimbekis, A., Toutouzas, P., & Polychronopoulos, E. (2007). The J-shape association of alcohol consumption on blood pressure levels, in elderly people from Mediterranean Islands (MEDIS epidemiological study). Journal of human hypertension, 21(7), 585–587. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1002187

52. Panagiotakos, D. B., Polystipioti, A., & Polychronopoulos, E. (2007). Prevalence of type 2 diabetes and physical activity status in elderly men and women from Cyprus (the MEDIS Study). Asia-Pacific journal of public health, 19(3), 22–28. https://doi.org/10.1177/101053950701900305

List of abstracts:

1. Foscolou A., Tyrovolas S, Chrysohoou C, Critselis E, Rallidis L, Matalas AL, Sidossis LS, Panagiotakos D. Sodium intake, cardiometabolic risk and healthy aging: a combined analysis of the ATTICA and MEDIS epidemiological studies. 88th EAS Congress, Virtual Congress 04-07 October 2020.

2. Foscolou A., Critselis E, Chrysohoou C, Tyrovolas S, Rallidis L, Matalas AL, Sidossis LS, Panagiotakos D. Plant and animal protein consumption, cardiometabolic risk and healthy aging: ATTICA and MEDIS epidemiological studies. 88th EAS Congress, Virtual Congress 04-07 October 2020.

3. Foscolou A., Tyrovolas S., Matalas AL, Polychronopoulos E., Rallidis L, Sidossis LS, Panagiotakos D. Siesta and healthy aging in older Mediterranean people: the MEDIS epidemiological study. 88th EAS Congress, Virtual Congress 04-07 October 2020.

4. Foscolou A, Tyrovolas S, Chrysohoou C, Critselis E, Rallidis L, Panagiotakos D. Types of fats/oils and their association with healthy ageing: a combined analysis of the ATTICA and MEDIS epidemiological studies. 87th EAS Congress, Maastricht 26-29 May 2019.

5. Foscolou A, Tyrovolas S, Chrysohoou C, Rallidis L, Panagiotakos D. Protein and carbohydrate consumption in relation to healthy ageing: a combined analysis of the ATTICA and MEDIS epidemiological studies. 87th EAS Congress, Maastricht 26-29 May 2019.

6. Foscolou A, Tyrovolas S, Matalas AL, Magriplis E, Sidossis L, Chrysohoou C, Rallidis L, Pitsavos C, Panagiotakos D. Macronutrients, successful aging and cardiometabolic burden: a combined analysis of two epidemiological studies. Europrevent Lisbon 11-13 April 2019.

7. Foscolou A, Critselis E, Matalas AL, Rallidis L, Chrysohoou C, Pitsavos C, Sidossis L, Panagiotakos D. Olive oil consumption, health status and successful aging of a Mediterranean population: a combined analysis of two epidemiological studies. Europrevent Lisbon 11-13 April 2019.

8. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, G. Soulis, V. Bountziouka, E. Polychronopoulos, E. Gotsis, G. Metallinos, D. Tyrovola, A. Polystipioti, C. Lionis, LS Sidossis, AL Matalas, L. Rallidis, D. Panagiotakos. Aging, lifestyle habits and cardiometabolic disorders in a Mediterranean population: the multinational MEDIS study. Europrevent 2018, Ljubljana – Slovenia.

9. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, C. Chrysohoou, L. Sidossis, AL Matalas, L. Rallidis, D. Panagiotakos. Protein and carbohydrate intake, cardiovascular disease risk and successful aging: combined analysis of two epidemiological studies. Europrevent 2018, Ljubljana – Slovenia.

10. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, E. Magriple, L. Syntosis, C. Chrysochou, E. Polychronopoulos, L. Rallidis, AL Matala, C. Pitsavos, D. Panagiotakos. The

relationship between dietary macronutrients and healthy aging: results of two epidemiological studies. 8th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Athens, November 29-December 1, 2018. (in Greek)

11. A. Foscolou, E. Koloverou, Matala AL, Tyrovolas S, Pitsavos X, Syntosis L, Rallidis L, Panagiotakos D. Food groups of Mediterranean diet, healthy aging and cardiometabolic risk of Greek islanders and residents of two urban areas. 8th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Athens, November 29-December 1, 2018. (in Greek)

12. A. Foscolou, AL Matala, C. Chrysochou, E. Polychronopoulos, L. Syntosis, L. Rallidis, D. Panagiotakos. Exclusive use of olive oil, health status and healthy aging of Greeks: an epidemiological study. 8th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Athens, November 29-December 1, 2018. (in Greek)

13. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, G. Soulis, E. Polychronopoulos, C. Lionis, L. Rallidis, A.L. Matala, L. Syntosis, D. Panagiotakos. Aging and burden of cardiovascular disease factors of Greek islanders: international multicenter study MEDIS. 8th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Athens, November 29-December 1, 2018. (in Greek)

14. A. Foscolou, L. Rallidis, AL Matala, D. Panagiotakos. The role of the Mediterranean diet in the relationship between cardiovascular disease risk and lipoprotein-α (Lp (a)) levels. 8th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Athens, November 29-December 1, 2018. (in Greek)

15. A. Foscolou, E. Magripli, Tyrovolas S, Chrysochou X, Syntosis L, Matala AL, Rallidis L, Panagiotakos D. Healthy aging and health status of the Greek population, depending on the type of diet followed: results of two epidemiological studies. 39th Panhellenic Cardiac Conference, Athens, 18-20 October 2018. (in Greek)

16. A. Foscolou, E. Koloverou, Matala AL, Tyrovolas S, Pitsavos X, Syntosis L, Rallidis L, Panagiotakos D. Groups of food of Mediterranean diet, healthy aging and cardiometabolic risk of Greek islanders and residents of two urban areas. 39th Panhellenic Cardiac Conference, Athens, 18-20 October 2018. (in Greek)

17. Foscolou A., Rallidis L, Matalas A., Panagiotakos D. The mediating role of Mediterranean diet on the association between cardiovascular disease risk and Lp(a) levels. ESC Congress 2018, Munich, Germany.

18. Foscolou A., Tyrovolas S., Polychronopoulos E., Mariolis A., Lionis C., Zeimbekis A., Sidossis L., Panagiotakos D.B; for the MEDIS Study group. Cardiometabolic and lifestyle determinants of healthy ageing in Mediterranean populations: the multinational MEDIS Study. ESC Congress 2018, Munich, Germany.

19. A. Foscolou, E. Magriple, S. Tyrovolas, C. Chrysochou, L. Syntosis, AL Matala, L. Rallidis, D. Panagiotakos. Relationship between carbohydrate and protein consumption with healthy aging of islanders and inhabitants of mainland Greece: data analysis of two epidemiological studies. 16th Panhellenic Diabetes Conference, Athens 14-17 March 2018. (in Greek)

20. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, G. Soulis, A. Matala, E. Polychronopoulos, A. Mariolis, C. Lionis, A. Zeibekis, V. Bountziouka, D. Tyrovola, E. Gotsis, G. Metallinos, L. Syntosis, D. Panagiotakos. Economic crisis and health crisis of elderly Mediterranean islanders: MEDIS study. 7th Panhellenic Symposium of Working Groups, Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society, Athens, 01-02 December 2017. (in Greek)

21. A. Foscolou, E. Magriple, S. Tyrovolas, G. Soulis, V. Bountziouka, E. Polychronopoulos, A. Mariolis, F. Anastasiou, E. Gotsis, G. Metallinos, D. Tyrovola, A. Polystipioti, A. Matala, Ch. Lionis, AL Syntosis, D. Panagiotakos. Lifestyle factors, determinants of healthy aging: results of the international multicenter study MEDIS. 7th Panhellenic Symposium of Working Groups, Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society, Athens, 01-02 December 2017. (in Greek)

22. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, G. Soulis, A. Mariolis, C. Lionis, A. Zeibekis, V. Bountziouka, D. Tyrovola, E. Gotsis, G. Metallinos, A. Matala, E. Polychronopoulos, L. Syntosis, D. Panagiotakos. Financial crisis and cardiovascular risk: MEDIS study. 38th Panhellenic Cardiology Conference, Athens, 19-21 October 2017. (in Greek)

23. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, A. Mariolis, C. Lionis, A. Zeibekis, V. Bountziouka, D. Tyrovola, A. Matala, E. Polychronopoulos, L. Syntosis, D. Panagiotakos. Study of lifestyle changes and risk factors for cardiovascular disease based on aging population: results of an international multicenter study MEDIS. 38th Panhellenic Cardiology Conference, Athens, 19-21 October 2017. (in Greek)

24. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, A. Mariolis, C. Lionis, A. Zeibekis, V. Bountziouka, D. Tyrovola, E. Gotsis, G. Metallinos, A. Matala, E. Polychronopoulos, L. Syntosis, D. Panagiotakos. A comparative study between continental and island regions of the Mediterranean and the determinants of healthy aging in older men and women: results of the international multicenter study MEDIS. 38th Panhellenic Cardiology Conference, Athens, 19-21 October 2017. (in Greek)

25. Foscolou A., Tyrovolas S., Mariolis A., Lionis C., Matalas A., Polychronopoulos E., Sidossis L., Panagiotakos D.B. Successful ageing – continental vs insular Mediterranean areas and Western vs Eastern Greek Mediterranean islands- of older adults: the multinational MEDIS study. ESC Congress 2017, Barcelona, Spain.

26. Foscolou A., Tyrovolas S., Soulis G., Mariolis A., Matalas A., Lionis C., Polychronopoulos E., Sidossis L., Panagiotakos D B. Financial crisis and health of older Mediterranean adults: the multinational MEDIS Study (2005-2015). ESC Congress 2017, Barcelona, Spain.

27. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, G. Soulis et al. Economic crisis, health indicators and eating habits of elderly islanders: MEDIS study. 15th Panhellenic Diabetes Conference, Athens 15-18 March 2017. (in Greek)

28. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, E. Polychronopoulos et al. Is parental longevity related to cardiovascular risk and healthy aging of their offspring? Results of the international multicenter study MEDIS. 7th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Athens, 1-3 December 2016. (in Greek)

29. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, A. Mariolis et al. Healthy aging, eating habits and health status of the elderly: results of the international multicenter study MEDIS. 7th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Athens, 1-3 December 2016. (in Greek)

30. A. Foscolou, Polychronopoulos E, Paka E et al. Lifestyle and health factors affecting cardiovascular disease among Greek elderly islanders in the Eastern Aegean: international multicenter study MEDIS. 7th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Athens, 1-3 December 2016. (in Greek)

31. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, E. Polychronopoulos et al. Factors related to blood pressure and pulse pressure in the elderly: an international multicenter study MEDIS. 7th Panhellenic Conference of the Hellenic Society of Atherosclerosis, Athens, 1-3 December 2016. (in Greek)

32. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, A. Mariolis et al. Healthy aging and energy intake in elderly Mediterranean islanders: MEDIS International Multicenter Study. Heart, Diabetes, Eye and Musculoskeletal Training Seminar: All Developments¸ Athens 25-26 November 2016. (in Greek)

33. A. Foscolou, Tyrovolas S, Polychronopoulos E et al. Healthy aging, cardiometabolic risk factors and longevity of elderly islander parents: an international multicenter MEDIS study. Heart, Diabetes, Eye and Musculoskeletal Training Seminar: All Developments¸ Athens 25-26 November 2016. (in Greek)

34. A. Foscolou, Polychronopoulos E, Paka E et al. Factors affecting cardiometabolic risk factors in elderly Greek islanders: international multicenter study MEDIS. Heart, Diabetes, Eye and Musculoskeletal Training Seminar: All Developments¸ Athens 25-26 November 2016. (in Greek)

35. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, A. Mariolis et al. Healthy aging and eating habits of the elderly: results of the International Multicenter study MEDIS. 37th Panhellenic Cardiology Conference, Athens, 20-22 October 2016. (in Greek)

36. A. Foscolou, E. Polychronopoulos, E. Paka et al. Eating habits and cardiometabolic risk of Greek elderly islanders in the Eastern Aegean: International Multicenter Study MEDIS. 37th Panhellenic Cardiology Conference, Athens, 20-22 October 2016. (in Greek)

37. A. Foscolou, S. Tyrovolas, E. Polychronopoulos et al. Factors related to blood pressure in the elderly (MEDIS International Multicenter Study): The role of the Mediterranean diet and alcohol consumption. 37th Panhellenic Cardiology Conference, Athens, 20-22 October 2016. (in Greek)

38. A. Papadimitriou, S. Tyrovolas, A. Foscolou et al. Determinants of successful ageing in a Mediterranean population: the multi-national MEDIS (MEDiterranean Islands) study. Integrative Health Symposium, Rutgers

39. A. Foscolou, D. Panagiotakos, A. Mariolis et al. Analysis and comparison of cardiometabolic risk of elderly Mediterranean islanders and elderly people living in the region of Mani: MEDIS study. 6th Symposium of Working Groups, Hellenic Atherosclerosis Society, Athens, 4-5 December 2015. (in Greek)

40. A. Foscolou, D. Panagiotakos, A. Mariolis et al. Comparative analysis for healthy aging between the elderly living in the region of Mani and those living in the island regions of the Mediterranean: MEDIS study. 13th Panhellenic Conference on Nutrition and Dietetics, Athens, November 27-29, 2015. (in Greek)

41. A. Foscolou, D. Panagiotakos, A. Mariolis et al. Comparative analysis of healthy aging and cardiometabolic risk between the elderly living in the Mani region and those living in the Mediterranean island regions: MEDIS study. 18th Panhellenic Conference on Lipidology, Atherosclerosis and Vascular Disease, Athens, October 22-24, 2015. (in Greek)

Suggestions (in detail) for new analyses and papers are welcome and should be addressed to Study supervisors.