11 steps to being safe around the water
After decades of declines in drowning deaths in the U.S., they’ve increased in the last two years. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe around the water.
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How to avoid and repel mosquitos in Tennessee
Mosquitos should be taken seriously. They’re not just a source of annoying and itchy bites. Mosquitos can transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika, and West Nile Virus.
How to set boundaries with difficult family members
Jennifer Pastusic, a licensed clinical social worker and behavioral health clinical case manager with BlueCare Tennessee, says with family members, we tend to be more forgiving of behaviors we wouldn’t normally tolerate.
Limiting screen time isn’t just for kids
Dr. Deborah Gatlin, a child psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides strategies to enjoy the benefits of screen time without taking it too far.
How to make the most of your telehealth visit
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says patients continue to opt for telehealth because it offers benefits that are important to them.
5 exercises to improve foot health and lower risk of injury
Chris Tinker, a physical therapist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how foot injuries occur and what exercises can lower the risk of them happening.
Want to break a habit? Use the 3D approach: delay, distract and decide
Katie Valentino, a behavioral health peer support specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the 3D approach is a tool kit for handling urges or impulses.
How to increase the safety of your home
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. says you have to be intentional about making your home safe to prevent unintentional injuries and harm.
How to get along with a difficult coworker
Derek Laymon, an organizational learning consultant for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses what to do if a difficult coworker’s attitude begins to affect your ability to work effectively.
Sitting can lead to serious health risks + 7 ways to sit less
Tyler Waclawski, employee well-being manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says we need to actively reduce sitting so it doesn’t negatively impact our health.