Dr. Chet Zelasko
Scientist, speaker, and authorDr. Chet Zelasko is a scientist, speaker, and author. Dr. Chet has a Ph.D. and MA in Exercise Physiology and Health Education from Michigan State University and a BS in Physical Education from Canisius College. He’s certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health and Fitness Specialist, belongs to the American Society of Nutrition, and has conducted research and been published in peer-reviewed journals. You can find him online at drchet.com.
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What’s your question? That’s what Dr. Chet Zelasko would ask every expert that analyzes research studies to consider before they comment on them. Dr. Chet shares his question with you, and talks about another study on drinking coffee, on this edition of Straight Talk on Health -
It seems like there are more carbonated drinks on store shelves than ever before in every imaginable flavor, some with alcohol. Does all this carbonation impact the strength of your bones? Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Why is it difficult to maintain weight loss? The concept of “starvation mode” has been used to explain why the body demands to return to its previous weight. A version of that known as Adaptive Thermogenesis may also have a role. Dr. Chet looks at this issue on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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We’ve just sprung ahead to Daylight time. While it seems to have its proponents, there is a growing push to just pick Standard or Daylight time and stay there. Are there health factors to consider? Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look at that and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Today, Dr. Chet Zelasko explores why the term “snake oil” is used to talk about dietary supplements. He also looks at a study on coffee consumption and atrial fibrillation (AFib). Does coffee cause AFib episodes? Dr. Chet takes a look on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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The first paper Dr. Chet ever wrote for recording was about Vitamin D. It was a primer on everything you need to know on the topic. On this edition of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet presents the paper again, updated with the latest research
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What do you do if you suspect someone is having a stroke? How about if that someone is you? Dr. Chet talks about stroke and BE FAST on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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The controversy over vaccination of children and adults is growing. Instead of addressing the controversy, Dr. Chet is going to do a research update on the COVID vaccine. A discussion on the way science ought to be done on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Dr. Chet Zelasko shares his thoughts on the many ads that crowd purported health websites, why leg strength is important at any age, and more, all on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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It’s almost time for the big game and that’s when we start seeing ads for avocados, the real party dip. But are avocados actually good for you? Dr. Chet covers this fruit in detail, including a recent study on some of the potential benefits, on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
