How do you live your healthiest life when health information seems to change every day? Each week on Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko examines the health headlines, digs into the latest research studies, explores the claims of miracle nutrients and diets, and gives you his insight about what’s real and what’s not so you can make informed decisions about your health. Straight Talk on Health airs Monday afternoons during WGVU’s Midday West Michigan.
The health information Dr. Chet talks about is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice from your healthcare provider; it should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. This information is, however, designed to motivate you to work towards better health, which includes seeing your healthcare professional regularly.
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Dr. Chet recently listened to a report on a study on the topic of pulmonary effusion that stopped him in his tracks. Pulmonary effusion is the topic of today’s Straight Talk on Health episode -
Dr. Chet Zelasko considers himself an expert procrastinator. Just not about exercise. If you’ve ever said “I know what to do, I just can’t seem to do it” - Chet offers a few ideas that may help on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Does red yeast rice work to lower cholesterol? Dr.Chet clears up that question and more questions about health, nutrition, and exercise on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Dr. Chet was recently asked about a stem cell procedure to treat lower back pain, a question that has eluded his attention for some time now. Today he gives a basic primer on stem cells on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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As we proceed into the spring, the changes we wanted to make may not be progressing as well as we would like. Maybe another approach is desirable. Dr. Chet Zelasko gives a personal update and then offers you some options as you try to change your lifestyle to get healthy and fit - on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Sleep is so beneficial for rest and to restore our bodies. But some people just don’t know how much sleep they need. Dr. Chet gives you the rundown on what scientists call short sleepers on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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You may have never heard of it, but it has probably impacted the products you hear about from gurus and influencers who promote them. Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a close look at scienceploitation on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Brushing your teeth, flossing, and getting regular dental check-ups. Do you forget to do those things? Maybe if you did them, you wouldn’t forget them. Find out the relationship between the microbiome in your mouth and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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It’s a new season of the Straight Talk on Health podcast. This season Dr. Chet will focus on topics like the best diet to help protect your brain, he’ll continue to look at current health research to see what’s relevant, and he’ll discuss optimal body weight for height. Today he looks at whether carbonated water can help you in your weight loss efforts
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Questions about Vitamin B12 are usually about methylcobalomin versus cyanocobalamin. But Dr. Chet Zelasko recently got some questions about having elevated vitamin B12 in blood tests. Can it be hazardous to your health? He checks it out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health