Let's Get Moving with Maria

Host Maria Shilaos and Amber Wykstra with Ovation Homes examine why sleep is not a luxury. It's one of the foundations of healthy aging. They look at the science from the National Institute of Aging and offer tips to help you get a better night's sleep. 

Host Maria Shilaos and Amber Wykstra with Ovation Homes talk about Men’s Health Month, with a focus on staying active after 55 through strength, mobility, confidence, and daily movement. They are joined by Personal Trainer Mike Doyle. 

Summer should feel joyful, not exhausting. Host Maria Shilaos and Amber Wykstra with Ovation Homes talk about how active adults can enjoy the best of summer — festivals, family gatherings, patriotic fun and outdoor living — while staying safe, comfortable, and connected.

June is brain health awareness month so Host Maria Shilaos and Amber Wykstra with Ovation Homes talk about mental clarity, emotional well-being, and how movement, routine, and the home environment can reduce stress and support healthier living. Lisa Phinney from the Utah Alzheimer’s Association Chapter is their featured guest.

Host Maria Shilaos and Amber Wykstra with Ovation Homes challenge stereotypes around aging. They look at what achievement, competition and purpose look like after age 55. They share compelling statistics and look at ways to stay challenged in this season of life.

Host Maria Shilaos and Amber Wykstra from Ovation Homes explore what it means to live your best life after age 55. Today's Millenials are looking to retire around age 58 and are starting to save for retirement ten years earlier than Baby Boomers. Hear why modern retirement is becoming more youthful and don't miss the biggest retirement myth.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the change to Daylight Saving Time is bad for both our mental and physical health. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with a sleep specialist to learn why the group is calling for an end to the practice. Dr. John Saito also explains what we can all do to minimize the impacts.

Good food not only fuels your body, it fuels your brain. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Gabriela Murza with the Health Extension: Advocacy, Research and Teaching program at Utah State University to find out how our diet affects our mental health. Learn how having a positive relationship with food can make a difference.

Respiratory illnesses such as the flu, COVID-19, and RSV are on the rise across the U.S. Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Nicole Henry, district leader and pharmacist at CVS, to learn what the health trends look like in Utah and what we can do to stay healthy.