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The holidays are both a time of celebration and happiness... and a time of loneliness, especially for people who might not have friends or family nearby. A new study from AARP says that's why it's so important to nurture relationships with others this time of year. Vice President of Fun and Fulfillment Heather Nawrocki joined me to talk about how we can make a difference. Once the holidays are over, the risk of suicide surges Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Gregory Noel joined me to talk about why we shouldn't use the holidays to avoid our problems.  Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

As temperatures drop, many people feel it in their bones.  More than 32-million Americans suffer from Osteoarthritis....making it the most common form of arthritis in the U-S. Dr. Richard Ferguson joins Maria Shilaos to explain why so many people suffer from Osteoarthritis and what they can do about it.   Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

New research shows that a vaccine aimed at preventing the painful shingles virus may also lower the risk of dementia. Dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide, and those numbers are expected to grow over the next 20 years. Meantime... although one-in-three adults will get shingles, many are still opting out of the vaccine. Dr. Richard Ferguson joined me to talk about the effectiveness of the vaccine and what causes the virus. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

Think twice before skipping your flu shot this year! Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos talks with Dr. Richard Ferguson to dispel the myths that surround the safety and effectiveness of vaccines.  Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

Hot temperatures aren't just uncomfortable, they also increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos talks to Dr. Richard Ferguson, the President of Black Physicians of Utah, about some of the problems we start to see with high temperatures. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

More and more Americans are trying to grow their muscles with lots of protein. And protein supplements... seem to be the way to go. A new study shows Generation Z men are approaching protein a bit differently than other generations. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Stephanie Kile, a registered dietitian, for more information. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

As we kick off the summer grilling season, food safety should be top of mind. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos talks with Delaney Moore, the lead enteric diseases epidemiologist with the Utah Department of Health, about the dos and don'ts during the grilling season... and just how long we should keep leftovers in the fridge.

Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos visits Contender Bicycles to get the latest on e-bikes. How do you select the right bike for you? What is the range of the battery? Is the cost going up due to tariffs? Owner Ryan Littlefield has the answers. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

Artificial food additives and, specifically, dyes have become a hot topic for the Trump administration. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos gets to the heart of the matter with Registered Dietitian Carrie Durward with the Utah State University Extension Service.  Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

Regular movement can go a long way in reducing your stress. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with a personal trainer from Planet Fitness to learn more. Trainer Kareem Abubukker says some small lifestyle changes can make a big difference. Instagram: @movingmariaFacebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

Spring is a good time to take some small steps to improve your physical health. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Aaron Hunt, a health and wellness specialist with USU Extension, to learn some small things you can do, both inside and outside, that can make a big difference. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

Take some small steps to improve your mental clarity. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Aaron Hunt, a health and wellness specialist with USU Extension, to learn how positive affirmations, digital detox, and other tips can improve our mental well-being. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

The changing of seasons is wreaking havoc for seasonal allergy sufferers. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Son Nguyen, a family medicine physician with Optum Utah, about ways to minimize the bothersome symptoms. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

It's time to reframe how we think of food. During this National Nutrition Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics wants us to think about how food connects us. Spokesperson Jamie Mok, who is a registered dietitian, joins Host Maria Shilaos to discuss the role food plays in our lives and how we can embrace healthier foods rather than vilifying not-so-healthy foods. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria

Physical activity is not just about losing weight. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Brett McIff who is the Utah Physical Activity And Nutrition Grant Coordinator. Dr. McIff says if there is a magic bullet to living longer, healthier lives, it's physical activity. Instagram: @movingmaria Facebook: Let's Get Moving with Maria