What to say to someone who’s lost someone: Q&A with a BlueCross psychiatrist
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, offers practical tips for supporting those who have suffered loss.
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Decoding your doctor’s appointment: A guide to medical words
Do you find it challenging to understand everything your health care providers tell you? If so, you aren’t alone.
Am I in an emotionally abusive relationship? How to tell — and how to get help
Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says emotional abuse is a pattern of bullying and abusive language.
5 tips for talking about COVID-19 vaccines with loved ones
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, offers ways to approach conversations about the vaccine.
5 easy exercises to improve your posture
Studies show that 80% of Americans experience back pain due to poor posture at some point in their lives, despite the fact that a few key exercises can help prevent pain.
7 tips to help you instantly relax during your workday
“We don’t give stress enough credit for how detrimental it can be to the body,” says Dr. Kelsey Vickers, physical therapist at BlueCross BlueShied of Tennessee.
5 tips for parenting during difficult times such as COVID-19
Dr. Kelly Askins, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says stress isn’t going away anytime soon.
Burnout culture 101: how to fight emotional exhaustion at work and at home
The concept was traditionally applied to the workplace, says Dr. Deborah Gatlin, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. But recently it’s become relevant to more than that.
5 muscle relaxation techniques you can do at home
Nicole Stenberg, a certified exercise physiologist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that stress manifests physically whether we realize it or not.
Your guide to socially distant holidays
If you decide to host or attend a holiday gathering with people you don’t live with, there are steps you can take to make them a bit safer.