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With just about half of the adult population in the USA having hypertension, “how do I lower my blood pressure” is a common question. Dr. Chet’s initial response would be to ask what have you been doing for yourself. Chet takes a look at hypertension on today’s episode of Straight Talk on Health. -
In this episode, Dr. Chet is going to address some of the questions you’ve asked and a couple you haven’t asked yet. The goal is to help you improve your health by getting into some better habits
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15 years ago, the USPTF changed their recommendations for when men should get PSA tests. The prior recommendations resulted in additional tests to reach a diagnosis but the PSA screening did not appear to influence mortality. A recent study may show that recommendation may have been premature -
If orthopedic surgery is in your future, you might want to listen to this episode. Dr. Chet Zelasko interviews a surgeon who has developed a prehabilitation program that has achieved some great results. Dr. Chet with Dr. Scott Russo on this edition of the Straight Talk on Health podcast
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The holiday season is upon us. This is the time when food is plentiful for most people and foods found only at this time of the year. Do you have a plan for limiting your weight gain this year? Dr. Chet talks about strategies that may help, but it all depends on you
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Can refined fiber cause liver cancer? That’s what a recent health headline seemed to suggest. Dr. Chet Zelasko will get into the details of this study to find out if it’s true for everyone on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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If you were offered a colonoscopy free of charge, would you do it? Would you believe most people said no? More importantly, should you have regular colonoscopies? Find out what the latest research recommends on today’s edition of Straight Talk on Health with Dr. Chet Zelasko
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Do you wake up with stiff joints and sore muscles for what seems like no particular reason at all? It could be Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness. Find out what it is and what you can do about it on this edition of the Stright Talk on Health podcast with Dr. Chet Zelasko
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There is an uptick in upper respiratory viral infections. Not the flu and not COVID. Find out all about Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and why you need to protect your infant children and yourself from this virus on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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How would you like to get stronger yet spend less time training? In this podcast, Dr. Chet Zelasko reviews recent developments in weight training programs that may not win body building championships but will help you get stronger, maybe in less time
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Recent health headlines have suggested that taking naps every day can cause CVD. Is that true? Dr. Chet Zelasko check out the research on this episode of Straight Talk on Health
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Last week Dr. Chet discussed the difference between primary and secondary prevention of degenerative disease like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Can something like a polypill reduce second heart attacks and strokes? What is a polypill? Dr. Chet explains on this episode of Straight Talk on Health