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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The new year is imminent - or the new month, week, or day that you decide to take an interest in getting healthier and fitter. On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet offers the simplest approach to doing just that -
It all began with a question from a listener; she had a health issue and wanted to use nutrition to fix it. As we get closer to the new year, your health habits are important, but they can’t fix everything, and that includes eating better and eating less
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Before 2015, the standard recommendation was to protect infants and babies from allergies. As a result, parents were told to avoid feeding nuts and other potential foods that cause allergic responses to children. Was that a good idea? We’ll look at an update on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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The new year approaches and it’s time to start planning for how you’re going to address your health and fitness. Do you have Weight to lose? Strength to gain? Blood pressure to lower? Dr. Chet will give you a process to follow and a research update on melatonin on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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A particular sugar alcohol has been in the news. Research has questioned its use in many products as a sweetener due to a potential impact on the cardiovascular system. Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look at the research on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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There have been a couple of interesting basic research studies on nutrients that have an impact on several health conditions. Without this basic science, the cures of tomorrow may never happen. Dr. Chet covers these and gives a couple of other updates on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Years ago, scientists attempted to provide a partial solution to the rise in degenerative diseases like cardiovascular disease, and factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It didn’t go very far, but it’s back. Dr. Chet shares what researchers found on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Dr. Chet Zelsako tries to stay current on health news by checking in on the research that’s been reported. He decided to listen to a variety of other health-related podcasts to see what they are saying. Dr. Chet tells us what he found on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Michigan and the rest of the country have a problem with PFAS and other forever chemicals. Do they really last forever in our body? Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about the latest research and also gives an update on why you might need an exit strategy if you’re going to use a new diet or weight loss medication. That’s all ahead on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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A recent study has suggested that Body Mass Index is an antiquated way to assess mortality risk. They propose a simple instrument you may already have in your home that may assess percentage body fat that they claim is a better tool to assess mortality risk. We’ll check it out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.