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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A recent research paper grabbed the headlines suggesting that the supplement creatine didn’t contribute to gains in muscle mass as much as prior research had shown. Dr. Chet checks out the study and gives you his analysis on this edition of Straight Talk on Health -
We all know too many people died from COVID, but what about excess deaths from other causes? How does the U.S. compare with other high-income countries? We’ll look at a recent comparison of mortality rates in high income countries before, during, and after COVID on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Protecting your brain should be a priority for all of us. What role does magnesium have? Dr. Chet shares the latest research on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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What does barbecuing beef brisket have to do with weight loss and fitness plateaus? More than you realize. Dr. Chet explains on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Influencers and purported health experts just can’t seem to let go of their obsession with seed oils. On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko checks out exactly what they’re saying to determine whether their concerns real or imagined
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Today, Dr. Chet Zelasko examines a recent study on creatine. Does it really help you add more muscle? Then he looks at the fitness of a 92-year-old. It’s all on this episode of Straight Talk on Health
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Dr. Chet recently read a post on social media that said pharmaceutical companies are not interested in curing disease. While not a fan of the industry, Chet knows that many people are alive today because of pharmaceuticals. But are they cured? That’s what he examines on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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A recent study examined the potential for arsenic poisoning if you eat brown rice. Dr. Chet looks at the study and tells us whether the results are meaningful or not on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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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
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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