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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Maintaining the melon is a big deal in health today. Of course, I mean sustaining our brains to learn and remember as we get older. Another study, more controversial results. Are omega-3s helpful? We’ll look at the latest research on this edition of Straight Talk on Health -
In order to grow, we need to be challenged. A recent documentary on the John Wick movies may provide us with some insight in the extent to which we can challenge ourselves. Not for the entertainment of others but to improve our health span. That’s our topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Today Dr. Chet Zelasko covers a variety of topics including a recent study on reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease through lifestyle changes, a college psychology course that helped students run a marathon, and a couple of other items of note on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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Yet another study was released that showed some relationship between another sugar alcohol and major adverse cardiac events. Dr. Chet thinks it raises more questions than answers. That, and prostate health on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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There is a lot of talk about seed oils, and the gurus and influencers have all chimed in. It turns out that seed oils are the only plant sources for two essential fatty acids. Dr. Chet separates fat from fiction on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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A recent press release talked about bananas and blueberries and how they should not be mixed. Why not? Also, does your DNA get changed if you eat genetically modified foods? Dr. Chet looks into these questions on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
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On this episode Dr. Chet Zelasko covers a variety of topics that includes answers to some of your questions, and what he’s still learning after all these years, such as when Vitamin C was actually discovered. Find out on today’s Straight Talk on Health
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High Intensity Interval Training is popular for a reason: no other type of training gets you fitter faster. The only question would be: “is it safe?” Dr. Chet look into it on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.
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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
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Social media and websites are a blessing and a curse. A blessing because you can find information on just about any topic in nutrition and health. A curse because you may not be able to discern what’s real and what’s not. Dr. Chet Zelasko helps us figure that out on this edition of Straight Talk on Health.