Decluttering 101: 4 benefits of getting rid of junk
Dr. Jill Amos, a licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the benefits to decluttering—and how to get started.
Month: February 2023
8 ways to boost strength without a gym
Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how you can get exercise and build strength without a gym.
Pap test is one more milestone for age 21
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the importance of Pap smears in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, including younger females.
Barley soup from Tomato Head’s Mahasti Vafaie
Mahasti Vafaie shares a soup recipe that satisfies our desire for savory, filling food, while still being good for you.
3 reasons you need to take your statins
Nearly one-third of Tennesseans have high cholesterol. For many, their treatment plan includes a prescription for a statin.
Sleep essential to good heart health
Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says, “People don’t often connect sleep to heart health, but they’re definitely related.”
How to avoid getting sick in cold winter months
“The winter months bring an increased risk of infections,” says Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.