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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Today Dr. Chet Zelasko covers a few short topics that are on people’s minds these days. Topics include AI and health information, walking, strength, and flipping the switch on eating vegetables and fruit. All that on this edition on this edition of Straight Talk on Health -
Did you ever wonder how many times your heart has to beat in your lifetime? Have you ever had to stop and think to keep your heart beating? Of course not, because it just keeps beating on its own. Today on Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about why your heart can last a lifetime despite the things that can go wrong
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NAC is an approved pharmaceutical for use in accidental poisonings from specific medications. It’s also a dietary supplement that may help your body detoxify itself. What is NAC and what does it do? That’s our topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health with Dr. Chet Zelasko
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There are some recent additions to health products and some theories concerning them that Dr. Chet Zelasko has been looking into. Are these theories based on reality or fiction? Dr. Chet gives you the run down on each one on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Do you know the difference between pain and discomfort? Is there a difference? Dr. Chet Zelasko says there is and he’ll try to explain it - and how to deal with each on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Have you ever had one of your heroes destroy your trust in them? Have you ever met someone who never wants to die? Have you seen things you just can’t believe? Those topics and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Can you beat aging? If you know how to stop time, then sure. Can you be the best version of yourself at any age? Yes, and some recent research has shown some of the things you’ll need to do that. Dr. Chet shares the details on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Statins lower cholesterol, but how do they do that and why do people dislike taking them? How can you naturally relieve stress? Dr. Chet addresses these questions and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Dr. Chet Zelasko has been asked a lot of questions about the new diabetes and weight loss medications. Chet gives you the complete story on Glucagon-like Peptide, or GLP-1 (GLP One) on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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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