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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. -
A recent study has created interest in lithium as a potential contributor to brain health. Dr. Chet looks at why this metal has scientists and clinicians eagerly awaiting further research on its potential benefits for your brain on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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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 -
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
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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