Let's Get Moving with Maria

With warmer weather comes outdoor grilling season, which means it's time to remind people of some c...

Michelle Lee

Grilling season is back, here are some food safety tips

How long can leftovers be kept in the fridge? How long can food stay outside when you're at a barbecue or a picnic?

7 months ago

Michelle Lee

Are artificial food dyes bad for you? Here’s what a registered dietitian thinks

Concerns about the health effects of artificial food dyes have been on the rise. Here's what a registered dietitian thinks about the issue.

7 months ago

Michelle Lee

Stressed out? Regularly engaging in physical activity can help

According to a personal trainer at Planet Fitness, regular physical activity can help "boost mood, improve sleep, and sharpen focus."

7 months ago

A local doctor shared some healthy habits that can help you get started on your physical health imp...

Michelle Lee

Try these helpful habits to improve your physical health this spring

Are you thinking about starting some new habits to improve your physical health this spring? Here are some that can help you get started on that journey.

8 months ago

Small changes you can make to improve your mental and physical health...

Michelle Lee

Refresh your mind and body this spring with some small changes

Spring is a good time to renew yourself. Here are some small changes you can make to improve your mental health according to a local doctor.

8 months ago

Michelle Lee

Allergy season is back, here’s how you can minimize those symptoms

Spring has sprung, which means it's allergy season again. So what can we do to minimize some of those bothersome symptoms?

9 months ago

"Food connects us." That's the theme for this year's National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign o...

Michelle Lee

National Nutrition Month 2025: ‘Food connects us’

That's the theme for this year's National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign organized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It's time to reframe how we think of food.

9 months ago

Maria Shilaos

Stop making physical activity about losing weight, doctor says

In the latest Let's Get Moving podcast episode, host Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Brett McIff, who outlined the dramatic benefits of physical activity.

9 months ago

An expert in sleep disorders said that the bi-annual time change is toxic to our bodies and minds....

Maria Shilaos

Sleep specialist says changing the clocks ‘is toxic’ to our minds and bodies

A sleep expert says Americans are already sleep deprived, and that moving the clocks forward an hour doesn't help.

10 months ago

Michelle Lee

Nutritious food is good for your mood

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Gabriela Murza with USU's HEART Initiative to learn how nutritious food can improve our mental health.

10 months ago

Respiratory illnesses such as the flu, COVID-19, and RSV are on the rise across the U.S....

Michelle Lee

Simple ways to keep respiratory illnesses away

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Nicole Henry with CVS to learn what we can do to protect ourselves from respiratory illnesses.

10 months ago

Michelle Lee

What is adaptive resistance exercise?

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Rob Darnbrough with The Smart Fit Method to learn how adaptive resistance exercise works.

10 months ago

Michelle Lee

Small changes to get the year off to a healthy start

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Nicole Kerneen to discuss some small changes we can make for a healthier and happier new year.

11 months ago

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, yes. Prolo...

Michelle Lee

Prolonged sitting may increase your risk for heart disease

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Clint Anderson with CommonSpirit Health to learn the dangers of sitting for too long.

11 months ago

Michelle Lee

Walk your way to a healthier life

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Julia Kammel, a sports medicine physician, to learn what makes up a good walking routine.

12 months ago

Michelle Lee

Healthy eating during the holidays

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with USU Extension's Lea Palmer to learn her tips for healthy eating during the holidays.

1 year ago

Winter weather can take a toll on our eye health....

Michelle Lee

Protecting your eyes in the winter

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Nishi Reddy with the Moran Eye Center to learn about improving winter eye health.

1 year ago

Michelle Lee

How to prioritize mental health at work

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Betsy Schwartz of the Center for Workplace Mental Health to learn how to address mental health issues at work.

1 year ago

Egg yolks, oily fish, and mushrooms are some examples of foods high in Vitamin D....

Michelle Lee

Get your Vitamin D from food this winter

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Amy Lee to learn how food can be a great alternative source of Vitamin D.

1 year ago

Michelle Lee

How to identify and prevent substance use disorder

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with the HEART Initiative's Tim Keady to learn how to spot the signs of substance use disorder.

1 year ago

Taking back our relationship with food means to be empowered enough to trust our own selves with ou...

Michelle Lee

Do you have a toxic relationship with food?

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Nutritional Therapist Kim Shapira to learn how to "take back our relationship with food."

1 year ago

Music is one of the ways that people cope with their mental health struggles....

Michelle Lee

Coping with mental health struggles through music

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Singer-Songwriter Ryan Meeks to learn how music helped him navigate his mental health journey.

1 year ago

One way to prepare for the flu season is by getting a flu shot. This vaccine will activate your imm...

Michelle Lee

How to prepare for the cold and flu season

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Catherine Hamilton to discuss some common questions people may have about the flu season.

1 year ago

Reformer Pilates is a type of Pilates that uses reformer machines. These machines have adjustable s...

Michelle Lee

What is reformer Pilates, and why is it good for us?

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Collin and Heidi Christensen of BODYBAR Pilates to learn how reformer Pilates is beneficial.