Health Matters on Midday: Preparing for a healthy holiday season

Health Matters on Midday, where we dig into health topics you might be curious about. 

As the temperatures drop and we begin to gather for holiday celebrations, there are some key things we can do to stay healthy. That includes not only cold and flus, but heart health too. In fact, the risk for heart attacks tend to rise during the holiday season.

Dr. Richard Ferguson is an emergency room doctor and the president of Black Physicians of Utah. He joins Maria Shilaos to share simple ways to keep you and your family safe and healthy this holiday season -- for your immune system, your digestion system, and your heart.

As a respected journalist, Maria Shilaos has earned the trust of listeners across Utah. Her show isn’t just about the news—it’s about the people behind it. Join her each weekday as she digs deeper, asks the important questions, and shares the stories that connect us all.