Weight Loss

Do humans have more body fat than hippos? Are active sumo wrestlers less at risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes than the typical obese person? Find out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Many people want to get fitter, leaner, and improve their health span. But how you begin is dependent on where your health, body, and time commitments are now. Dr. Chet Zelasko shares some thoughts on taking inventory before you change your lifestyle on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

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

Why is it difficult to maintain weight loss? The concept of “starvation mode” has been used to explain why the body demands to return to its previous weight. A version of that known as Adaptive Thermogenesis may also have a role. Dr. Chet looks at this issue on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The study shows that around 40% of Kent County youth are overweight or obese

After viewing a recent video by a physician finding fault with the typical recommended treatment for hypertension, Dr. Chet looked at what the physician claimed versus the standard for recommended care. Dr. Chet goes over what he found on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

It occurred to Dr. Chet over the holidays that a huge health myth had been busted. He talks about that and offers some observations on shoulder replacement surgery in the 21st century on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Kent County is releasing its first-ever childhood obesity report

Michigan and the rest of the country have a problem with PFAS and other forever chemicals. Do they really last forever in our body? Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about the latest research and also gives an update on why you might need an exit strategy if you’re going to use a new diet or weight loss medication. That’s all ahead on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

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