Predicted Skeletal Muscle Mass and 4-Year Cardiovascular Disease Incidence in Middle-Aged and Elderly Participants of IKARIA Prospective Epidemiological Study: The Mediating Effect of Sex and Cardiometabolic Factors.

The sex-specific effect of skeletal muscle mass (SMM) index (SMI) on 4-year first fatal/non-fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) event in free-of-disease individuals was examined. In 2009, = 1411 inhabitants (mean age = 64(12)) from Ikaria were selected. Follow-up was performed in 2013.

Breakfast association with arterial stiffness and carotid atherosclerotic burden. Insights from the 'Corinthia' study.

Background And Aims: The role of dietary patterns, in cardiovascular diseases has been challenged. The role of breakfast as an element of balance energy intake has gained research interest. However, the effects of dietary patterns related to breakfast consumption on vascular function are unknown.

Cardiovascular effects of electronic cigarettes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aims: The electronic cigarette is marketed as a safe alternative to tobacco smoking, but electronic cigarette cardiovascular effects remain largely unknown. We systematically reviewed and meta-analysed published literature to investigate the cardiovascular effects and associated risk from electronic cigarette use.

Methods And Results: We searched PubMed from January 2000 to November 2017 for published studies assessing the cardiovascular effects of the electronic cigarette.

Long-term fish intake preserves kidney function in elderly individuals: the Ikaria study.

Objectives: The aim of this work was to evaluate the correlation between the amount of weekly fish intake and kidney function as measured by creatinine clearance (CCr) rate among elderly inhabitants of Ikaria Island, a place that has been related to an increased rate of longevity.

Methods: From June to October of 2009, 673 males and females, aged 65-100 years and long-term residents of Ikaria Island were enrolled. Of those, 328 (75 ± 7 years) were males and 339 (75 ± 6 years) were females.

Long-term adherence to the Mediterranean diet reduces the prevalence of hyperuricaemia in elderly individuals, without known cardiovascular disease: the Ikaria study.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of adherence to Mediterranean diet on serum uric acid (UA) levels in elderly individuals, without known cardiovascular disease.

Methods: During 2009, 281 females (75±6 years old) and 257 males (75±7 years old) permanent inhabitants of the island, were voluntarily enrolled. A diet score that assesses the inherent characteristics of the Mediterranean diet (MedDietScore, range 0-55) was applied.

Fish Consumption Moderates Depressive Symptomatology in Elderly Men and Women from the IKARIA Study.

Background. The aim was to examine the association of depressive symptoms with fish eating habits, in elderly individuals. Methods.