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Weight Loss Myth Busted
There’s been so much written about weight loss, no wonder it’s so hard to know what really works. But there’s one weight loss myth that has been busted. You may have heard experts and gurus say, “It’s not about the calories!” They have blamed junk food and renamed it ultra-processed food; they condemned sugar intake, […]
Anticipate Roadblocks
As the new year approaches, I’m sure that you’re thinking about and planning for what you want to accomplish in 2026. We set goals for many aspects of our lives; although they could apply to any goal you set, I’ll keep my comments related to health goals. Plenty of books, videos, and on-line groups discuss […]
Merry Christmas!
Whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year, Happy Holidays from Paula, Jamie, Riley, and myself. This is the time of year when we focus on sharing goodwill with others. While it’s a busy time of year, take some time to contact those people you haven’t seen in ages. That’s what I’ll be doing […]
Hold on to Hope
Basic science research is critical to finding cures for degenerative conditions and diseases; a recently published study illustrates how that happens. Researchers identified a cell receptor that regulated muscle and bone cell metabolism called GRP133 about 15 years ago. Recent research has shown that a protein called AP503 can be a receptor agonist for GRP133, […]
Have a Little Faith
The Buffalo Bills were losing 21-0 in the second quarter this past weekend, and I had that sinking feeling that this was not going to turn out well. I told Paula I was going to do something else; I was recording the game so if they won, I’d watch it later. I recalled what quarterback […]
Brain Boon, Not Brainrot
Maybe you’ve been hearing about brainrot; if you have a kid in the house, the odds go way up. My point in mentioning this is to suggest that peanuts don’t contribute to brainrot, but may be a brain boon as I talked about on Tuesday. The question was why? Nutrients May Hold the Key Peanuts, […]
Peanuts as Health Food!
I’m Chet and I’m a salt-a-holic—specifically, nuts and especially peanuts—so when I caught a headline about peanuts in my research feed, I had to check it out. The title of the paper included the words “skin-roasted peanut consumption” so whatever the study was about, I was in. We hear a lot about peanut allergies, but […]
Should You Do Chair-Based Exercises?
There are two more questions on the benefit of the chair-based exercises for getting stronger and getting ripped while doing it. Will Chair-Based Exercise Increase Muscle Mass? Examining the research on the benefits of chair-based exercise for increasing muscle mass seems clear. It will not—at least not to the degree the chair-based exercise ads suggest. […]
What Is Chair-Based Exercise?
Time marches on and we’re counting down to the New Year; it’s time to start planning how you’re going to maintain health and fitness if you have it or improve it if you could do better. Recently, especially on click-bait websites, there are a couple of companies that are pitching chair-based exercises as a solution […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
All of us in the Zelasko household wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving. I’m grateful for all of you who support my business. May your travels be safe, the family fellowship be fun, and the food be delicious. Be back with you next week. Sodium Citrate Works! Last month, I talked about the […]
