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Fitness 101: your guide to pilates, yoga, and barre

Fitness 101: your guide to pilates, yoga, and barre

by Jennifer Larson

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee certified exercise physiologist Tyler Waclawski says a new exercise routine can help with motivation and keep things from getting stale or repetitive.

Demystifying death: 7 facts you may not know about death

Demystifying death: 7 facts you may not know about death

by Ashley Brantley

When it comes to death, everyone’s feelings are different. Some people are very afraid. Others aren’t at all.

What is “gray area” drinking? Exploring 8 signs of the mild alcohol use disorder

What is “gray area” drinking? Exploring 8 signs of the mild alcohol use disorder

by Ashley Brantley

Tracy Terpstra, licensed mental health therapist and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says gray area drinking is a term for people who fall between being a problem drinker and consuming alcohol responsibly. 

Do I have a money disorder? Spotting the signs of 12 common financial disorders

Do I have a money disorder? Spotting the signs of 12 common financial disorders

by Ashley Brantley

Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says that while not a formal diagnosis, a money disorder can definitely affect your health and well being.

How what we eat affects our brain (and what to eat to boost your brain power)

How what we eat affects our brain (and what to eat to boost your brain power)

by Ashley Brantley

Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how healthy eating is essential for memory, mood and focus.

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5 ways to avoid tick-borne diseases

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Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses Tennessee’s ticks and how you can avoid them – and the diseases they spread.

May 9, 2023
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Active recovery after exercise can maintain your healthy routine

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Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides some active recovery activities that you can do post-workout that will help you maintain your exercise program.

May 10, 2023
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Laura Bertrand, a licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares ways to assess your relationship with social media and evaluate its impact on...

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