Straight Talk on Health

Straight Talk on Health

By Dr. Chet ZelaskoHealth & Fitness
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Straight Talk on Health episodes

  • Ep. 136 – Research Update: The Poly Pill is back, sort of
    Years ago, scientists attempted to provide a partial solution to the rise in degenerative diseases like cardiovascular disease, and factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It didn’t go very far, but it’s back. Dr. Chet shares what researchers found on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
    11 min
  • Ep. 135 – The World of Health on Podcasts
    Dr. Chet Zelsako tries to stay current on health news by checking in on the research that’s been reported. He decided to listen to a variety of other health-related podcasts to see what they are saying. Dr. Chet tells us what he found on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
    10 min
  • Ep. 134 – PFAS: The Forever Chemical. Or is it?
    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
    10 min
  • Ep. 133 – Body Mass Index: Has it’s time passed?
    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.
    10 min
  • Ep. 132 –Research Update: Cognitive Decline
    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
    10 min
  • Ep. 131 – Season six open: Autism update
    The leadership of the FDA has decided to put cautionary statements on a commonly used over-the-counter pain reliever and expand the use of another form of vitamin medication without supporting research. Dr. Chet Zelasko looks into the facts on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
    10 min
  • Ep. 130 – Timely Topics
    Today Dr. Chet Zelasko covers a few short topics that are on people’s minds these days. Topics include AI and health information, walking, strength, and flipping the switch on eating vegetables and fruit. All that on this edition on this edition of Straight Talk on Health
    10 min
  • Ep. 129 – How Your Heart Keeps on Beating
    Did you ever wonder how many times your heart has to beat in your lifetime? Have you ever had to stop and think to keep your heart beating? Of course not, because it just keeps beating on its own. Today on Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about why your heart can last a lifetime despite the things that can go wrong
    9 min
  • Ep. 128 – N-Acetyl Cysteine
    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
    10 min
  • Ep. 127 – Real or Imagined: Health Products
    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
    10 min

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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…