Oral health: a leading indicator of overall health
Dr. Ghiath Almasri, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people often don’t pay as much attention to their oral health as they should.
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Following treatment plan key to managing asthma
Dr. Andrew Vernon, medical director for sleep medicine for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the importance of diligently managing your asthma so you can live your best life.
6 benefits of a plant-based diet
Shaina Gross, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares what you need to know about the benefits of eating more plants in your diet.
Active recovery after exercise can maintain your healthy routine
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.
5 ways to avoid tick-borne diseases
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.
Social media and mental health: 5 questions to ask yourself
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 your mental health.
Sitting is unavoidable…but the threats to your health from it aren’t
Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says we spend too much time sitting. And that can be hazardous to our health.
7 ways to eat healthy on a budget
Feeding your family without breaking the bank can be a challenge, but is possible, according to Erica Fleming, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Why Tennessee has a high rate of COPD
Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the high incidence of COPD in Tennessee correlates directly with high rate of smoking.
Cinnamon: is it the healthiest spice?
Cinnamon doesn’t just taste good. It’s also good for you, according to Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.