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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Losing weight and maintaining weight loss is a challenge that seems impossible. With the focus on medications these days, can it be done by lifestyle alone? Dr. Chet gives his thoughts on the topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health -
Everyone seems to think they’re a health expert these days, and even those who have the credentials and training seem to be giving inaccurate information. Dr. Chet Zelasko looks into this and explains more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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We’re in the heat of summer, marked by high heat and humidity. Today Dr. Chet reviews the basics of all types of physical activity to survive and thrive in the summer on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko reviews the highlights of an interview he heard from one of the leading cancer researchers on how to reduce your risk of cancer and maybe even how to treat it
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When High Intensity Interval Training was introduced several years ago, It was pitched as a way to get more done in a shorter period of time. Interval training has been around more than a century, and on this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko explains how to use it for your health goals.
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Losing weight and maintaining the weight loss seems impossible. An obesity researcher said that it is impossible without the current types of medications. Is that so? Dr. Chet Zelasko shares his thoughts on the topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about his own journey through cataract surgery and with glaucoma. Then introduces the focus of this season of the show: increasing “healthspan.”
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Researchers used medical databases from two different countries to demonstrate the potential benefits of Vitamin D on long-term COVID symptoms. Dr. Chet Zelasko covers that and a couple of things on food, supplements, and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans with much fanfare. The question is, are they really that different from past editions? The American Heart Association has also released a new app to determine your risk of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Chet Zelasko covers both items on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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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