3 breathing techniques to reduce anxiety
Aubrey Schmissrauter, an exercise specialist on the Employee Wellbeing Team with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how stress impacts our breathing and what to do about it.
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5 mental health benefits of journaling + how to get started
Benjamin Breeding, a behavioral health manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says choosing to write regularly in a journal may be one of the most impactful choices that you make.
Dealing with grief during the holidays
Navigating the holidays after a loss can be difficult. Benjamin Breeding, a behavioral health manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee offers tips that can help you plan for grieving during the holidays.
7 ways to increase movement ahead of the holiday season
Tyler Waclawski, employee well-being manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says having a healthy activity as part of your routine will increase your chance of staying healthy through the holidays and beyond.
8 ways to address loneliness
Dr. Jill Amos, a licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for combatting loneliness.
9 reasons you shouldn’t ignore swollen legs
Dr. Ian Hamilton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if you develop swelling in your legs on a regular basis, or it lasts awhile, you should contact your healthcare provider to find out the cause.
Is there a connection between food and mood?
Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the foods we eat influence how our brains function.
What your feet may be telling you about your health
Dr. Gordon Peters, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the connections between your feet and certain health conditions.
9 strategies for managing stress
Laura Bertrand, a licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says while stress may be unavoidable, it doesn’t mean you can’t do something about it
3 walking programs for different ability levels
Tyler Waclawski, a BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee certified exercise physiologist, says walking is a simple and effective exercise that can benefit people of all ability levels. You just have to get started.