Straight Talk on Health

Everyone seems to think they’re a health expert these days, and even those who have the credentials and training seem to be giving inaccurate information. Dr. Chet Zelasko looks into this and explains more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

We’re in the heat of summer, marked by high heat and humidity. Today Dr. Chet reviews the basics of all types of physical activity to survive and thrive in the summer on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko reviews the highlights of an interview he heard from one of the leading cancer researchers on how to reduce your risk of cancer and maybe even how to treat it

When High Intensity Interval Training was introduced several years ago, It was pitched as a way to get more done in a shorter period of time. Interval training has been around more than a century, and on this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko explains how to use it for your health goals.

Losing weight and maintaining the weight loss seems impossible. An obesity researcher said that it is impossible without the current types of medications. Is that so? Dr. Chet Zelasko shares his thoughts on the topic on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Dr. Chet Zelasko talks about his own journey through cataract surgery and with glaucoma. Then introduces the focus of this season of the show: increasing “healthspan.”

Researchers used medical databases from two different countries to demonstrate the potential benefits of Vitamin D on long-term COVID symptoms. Dr. Chet Zelasko covers that and a couple of things on food, supplements, and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans with much fanfare. The question is, are they really that different from past editions? The American Heart Association has also released a new app to determine your risk of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Chet Zelasko covers both items on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

What’s your question? That’s what Dr. Chet Zelasko would ask every expert that analyzes research studies to consider before they comment on them. Dr. Chet shares his question with you, and talks about another study on drinking coffee, on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

It seems like there are more carbonated drinks on store shelves than ever before in every imaginable flavor, some with alcohol. Does all this carbonation impact the strength of your bones? Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look 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

We’ve just sprung ahead to Daylight time. While it seems to have its proponents, there is a growing push to just pick Standard or Daylight time and stay there. Are there health factors to consider? Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look at that and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Today, Dr. Chet Zelasko explores why the term “snake oil” is used to talk about dietary supplements. He also looks at a study on coffee consumption and atrial fibrillation (AFib). Does coffee cause AFib episodes? Dr. Chet takes a look on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The first paper Dr. Chet ever wrote for recording was about Vitamin D. It was a primer on everything you need to know on the topic. On this edition of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet presents the paper again, updated with the latest research

What do you do if you suspect someone is having a stroke? How about if that someone is you? Dr. Chet talks about stroke and BE FAST on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The controversy over vaccination of children and adults is growing. Instead of addressing the controversy, Dr. Chet is going to do a research update on the COVID vaccine. A discussion on the way science ought to be done on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Dr. Chet Zelasko shares his thoughts on the many ads that crowd purported health websites, why leg strength is important at any age, and more, all on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

It’s almost time for the big game and that’s when we start seeing ads for avocados, the real party dip. But are avocados actually good for you? Dr. Chet covers this fruit in detail, including a recent study on some of the potential benefits, on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

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

The new year is imminent - or the new month, week, or day that you decide to take an interest in getting healthier and fitter. On this episode of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet offers the simplest approach to doing just that

It all began with a question from a listener; she had a health issue and wanted to use nutrition to fix it. As we get closer to the new year, your health habits are important, but they can’t fix everything, and that includes eating better and eating less

Before 2015, the standard recommendation was to protect infants and babies from allergies. As a result, parents were told to avoid feeding nuts and other potential foods that cause allergic responses to children. Was that a good idea? We’ll look at an update on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The new year approaches and it’s time to start planning for how you’re going to address your health and fitness. Do you have Weight to lose? Strength to gain? Blood pressure to lower? Dr. Chet will give you a process to follow and a research update on melatonin on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

A particular sugar alcohol has been in the news. Research has questioned its use in many products as a sweetener due to a potential impact on the cardiovascular system. Dr. Chet Zelasko takes a look at the research on this edition of Straight Talk on Health