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Straight Talk on Health
By Dr. Chet ZelaskoHealth & Fitness
Straight Talk on Health episodes
- Ep. 26 - Experts, Science, and Sensational HeadlinesToday Dr. Chet Zelasko checks out two opinion pieces that caught the attention of some listeners and examines the science behind them. Who got it right? Who just wanted the spotlight? Dr. Chet looks into it on this edition of Straight Talk on Health13 min
- Ep. 25 -Repetitive Use InjuriesRepetitive Use Injuries Did carpal tunnel syndrome occur when people used manual typewriters? Is it a recently developed condition? If so, why? If you have a repetitive use injury, is there anything that can help? These are the topics on this edition of Straight Talk on Health with Dr. Chet Zelasko.15 min
- Ep. 24 – Research Shorts: High Intensity Exercise, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, and the Microbiome and ExerciseOn this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look at three recently published papers on short bursts of high intensity exercise, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, and how exercise may increase the desire to exercise by changes in the microbiome.13 min
- Ep. 23 – Take a pill, lose weightRecent research has demonstrated that a diabetes medication called semaglutide can help people lose weight. Does it work? Can they keep the weight off? Dr. Chet Zelasko looks into the research on this edition of Straight Talk on Health11 min
- Ep. 22 – The New Childhood Obesity GuidelinesThe American Association of Pediatrics has new guidelines for treating childhood obesity. Today Dr. Chet Zelasko looks at what the guidelines really say on this episode of Straight Talk on Health11 min
- Ep. 21 – Controversies in healthGas stoves are under attack, we still can't decide on the best diet, and fluoride is still in our drinking water. These are just some of the controversies in health Dr. Chet Zelasko will address on this edition of Straight Talk on Health12 min
- Ep. 20 – How can I lower my High BP?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.12 min
- Ep. 19 – Answers to Questions You’ve AskedIn 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 habits12 min
- Ep. 18 – The Microbiome: Ignoring our new organThe microbiome contains all the microbes we’ve been exposed to but do we take care of it and nurture it? Is it responsible for our declining health and immune system? We’ll take a look at what some are calling our newly discovered organ on today’s episode.13 min
- Ep. 17 – Lifestyle changes for the new yearOn this first Straight Talk on Health episode of the new year Dr. Chet looks at a question that he got from a long time listener. The answer to the question can lead to a whole different look at lifestyle over a lifetime13 min
About Straight Talk on Health
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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.