6 ways gardening is good for your health
Dr. Gordon Peters, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says gardening offers low-impact exercise for knees, hips, ankles and shoulders.
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Why relationships are good for your health (beyond just happiness)
Dr. Gary Proctor, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the health benefits of relationships.
How sleep helps regulate your blood sugar — and why it matters
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the relationship between sleep and blood sugar.
Should you eat more peanut butter?
Ashley Kiser, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains where peanut butter fits in a healthy diet.
Why Tennessee is an allergy hotspot — and how to prepare
Dr. Monica Peeler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why Tennessee’s allergy season can be brutal.
7 ways to eat healthy on a budget
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to plan and make smart choices.
Should you freeze your bread?
Susan Thomas, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the claims about health benefits are exaggerated.
Colorectal cancer now the top cancer killer of people under 50
Dr. Brian Delashmitt, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the big concern is that younger people are being diagnosed at a later stage.
5 things you should know about skin cancer screening
Dr. Amy Vehec, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says screenings are important because melanoma skin cancer can spread to other organs.
5 major health threats from high blood pressure
Dr. David Wendt, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the health threats from the “silent killer.”