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.

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Midday with Maria Shilaos Full Show December 15th, 2025

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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