Another reason to reduce screen time: your eyes
Dr. Felicia Baxter, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says spending an additional hour staring at a screen increases the risk of nearsightedness by 21 percent.
Month: April 2025
When should you seek help for your aching back?
Dr. Gordon Peters, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips to reduce your chances of injuring your back and developing back pain.
5 food safety tips for the farmers’ market
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for a safe experience with your farmers’ market bounty.
What to know + ask to help your child or teen manage behavioral health medications
Dr. Deborah Gatlin, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says when medications are prescribed, it’s important to see treatment of a mental health condition in the same light as treating a medical condition.