We often think of spring as a fresh and lively season. Part of the reason why is because the colors associated with it can impact our mood in a positive way. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Practicing Environmental Psychologist Dr. Sally Augustin to learn the basics of color psychology as well as how we can incorporate spring colors into our lives to improve our mental health.

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A lot of people have been getting sick these past few months. Are you one of them? You may already know that nutrition plays a significant role in our immune system, but how exactly does it? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Functional Medicine Nutritionist Karin G. Reiter to learn what foods we should include in our diet if we want to strengthen our immune system.

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According to the latest Axios-Ipsos American Health Index, almost 90% of people say mental health issues are one of the biggest public health threats in today's society. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Frank Anderson, Psychiatrist, Trauma Specialist, and Author of To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation, to learn more about the study as well as what we can do to tackle these mental health concerns.

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Stress is one of the biggest factors that contributes to bad sleep quality. When does it get to the point of sleep deprivation? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Kelly Baron, Clinical Psychologist with specialty training in behavioral sleep medicine, to learn what steps we can take to get better sleep during times of stress.

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For the first time in a long, long while the U.S. has dropped from the World Happiness Report's list of top 20 happiest countries. What happened? What steps can we take to find greater happiness in life? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly to learn how we can boost our mental health through joy-filled connections.

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Exercise is beneficial to many aspects of our health. We often think about how exercise is good for our physical health, but it can also play a significant role on our brain health. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Alex Martinez, CEO and Co-Founder of Intrinsic Medicine, to learn the types of exercise we can do to improve our overall cognitive function.

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It's officially spring, and the weather is starting to warm up. That means all the gardeners are getting ready to get back out in the yard. But before you get started, be mindful of these yard work safety tips. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Gabriela Murza, Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor at Utah State University, to learn how we can best protect ourselves and avoid injuries.

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Are you having a hard time maintaining your motivation to exercise? Maybe you should try joining a group fitness class! Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Britt Johnson, Fitness Instructor at the Ogden Athletic Club, to learn how a group fitness setting can not only help you achieve your fitness goals, but also give you an opportunity to make lifelong friends.

And make sure to check out Britt's podcast GabFest on KSL Podcasts: https://kslpodcasts.com/podcast/gabfest/

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According to 2024 data from the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is at the top of the list of cancer deaths among people under 55. It is now #1 in men and #2 in women. Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Allison Sabin, Physician Assistant at Utah Gastroenterology, to learn the warning signs of colon cancer and the importance of getting a screening.

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March is National Nutrition Month, which is a great time to remind ourselves to make healthier food choices. What does a healthy diet look like, and how much food is too much? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Brent Franson, Founder and CEO of Most Days, to learn some tips that can improve our daily eating habits.

Check out the Most Days app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/most-days-change-your-habits/id1531169665

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We often hear about burnout among doctors and nurses, but what about among patients? Are you suffering from patient burnout? Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos speaks with Dr. Alan Reisinger, Medical Director of MDVIP, to learn what's causing this burnout and what we can do to prevent it.

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