The 4th International Symposium on "Mediterranean Lifestyle for Health: Empowering Clinicians and Communities" was successfully held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Crithoni's Paradise Hotel in Leros
The symposium was organised by the International Institute of Mediterranean Lifestyle Medicine, which is based in Leros, gathering the interest of the scientific community as well as the public.
The main speaker of the event was Mrs. Elena Volpi, Professor and Director of the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies of the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA.
Her talk was themed 'Mediterranean Lifestyle and Longevity' and focused on the connection of the Mediterranean lifestyle to longevity, health and overall quality of life.
The event was attended by a large number of people, including more than 70 professors and students, confirming the increased interest in issues of prevention, healthy living and the scientific approach of the Mediterranean model.
In the following video, edited by Nikos Ignatidis, you can watch snapshots and photographic material from the event.
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