Dr. Vasilios Kalonaros, MDVIP

01/02/2022

Wishing all of our patients a happy and healthy 2022!

06/04/2021

I’ve always been a big proponent of good nutrition because what we eat has a hand in so many chronic conditions. Researchers now link nutrition with brain health. Check out the MIND diet, created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center. It seems to forestall Alzheimer’s disease, boost brain health and slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors.

The MIND diet, created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center, seems to forestall Alzheimer’s disease, boost brain health and slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to a previous study.

06/01/2021

During office visits you may have heard me mention triglycerides, a type of blood fat. They often take a backseat to cholesterol, but they can raise your risk for heart disease. Here’s what you need to know.

Triglycerides are a lipid that can increase your risk of heart disease. Here’s what you need to know about triglycerides and how you can lower them.

05/27/2021

If you’re like me, you appreciate the wisdom that comes with age, but not the gray hair. Like most people, I consider gray as part of the aging process, until a recent study found that stress plays a role. Yes, people have been joking about stress and gray hair for decades, but now it supported through new research. Here’s what you need to know.

Most of us appreciate the wisdom that comes with age, but not the gray hair. Age and genes are probably the most widely accepted reasons for hair color loss. But thyroid conditions and low vitamin B12 levels also can play a role, as can stress, according a study published in Nature.

05/24/2021

Many of my patients with type 2 diabetes are on metformin. Most of them are not thrilled to have type 2 diabetes, but there’s a silver lining: Taking metformin may lower your risk for COVID-19 related complications. Here’s what you need to know.

If you have type 2 diabetes, you’re probably concerned about catching COVID-19 and developing serious complications. People with type 2 are at higher risk for serious cases of the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. But if you’re taking the diabetes drug metformin, your chances of a COVID-19 related d...

05/21/2021

For nights that I just want a light dinner, this recipe for Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken is my answer. It’s an easy to prepare dinner salad with substantial ingredients that make it a great a main course.

Chicken turns this Greek-inspired salad into a substantial main course. Feel free to substitute other chopped fresh vegetables, such as broccoli or bell peppers, for the tomatoes or cucumber. Use leftover chicken, store-roasted chicken or quickly poach a couple boneless, skinless chicken breasts whi...

05/17/2021

If you’re prediabetic or have type 2 diabetes, you may have heard that eating six small meals a day instead of three big ones can help control blood sugar levels. However, a recent study suggests three larger meals may be more effective. Check out this blog.

For years, experts recommended eating smaller meals more frequently for weight and blood sugar control. However, new studies are showing that eating three meals a day including a calorie dense breakfast is more effective.

02/13/2021

Next time you go shopping, add some of these seven foods to your grocery list.

1. Extra virgin olive oil: Get in one to two tablespoons daily of cold-pressed, extra virgin olive oil. (Why olive oil? Here are my reasons.)

01/01/2021

Wishing all of our patients a happy and healthy 2021!

08/23/2020

I am pleased to announce that I have relocated to a new location! My new address is 50 Karl Avenue, Suite 301 in Smithtown! 🩺

11/20/2019

As you get older, managing your weight becomes increasingly more difficult. Your metabolism slows, you lose muscle mass and your hormones don’t help as much. But if you’re eating a clean diet, exercising regularly and limiting your caloric intake — and the scale is still rising — it may have something to do with the turnover of fat in your cells. This study explains why. Let me know if you have questions.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/why-does-it-get-harder-manage-your-weight-you-age