Real story: don’t let common heart attack symptoms go unnoticed
One Tennessee man talks about his heart condition and what he noticed prior to his diagnosis
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Real story: 10 work-from-home tips to keep you positive, productive & creative
Over the past year, more people worked from home than ever before. Here are 10 successful work-from-home ideas from 5 BlueCross employees.
Real story: why I’m getting a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible
Dr. Andrea Willis, chief medical officer for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee shares why she’s getting a COVID-19 vaccine after looking at the data, and explains what you need to know about valid vaccine concerns.
Real story: learning to take charge of your diabetes
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employee, Bryan Smith, shares how he’s overcome hurdles of being diagnosed with diabetes in his 30s.
Real story: what to consider when buying a bike
Whether you’re new to riding a bike or a veteran cyclist, buying a new bike is exciting – but can be overwhelming. One Chattanooga cyclist shares tips that can help.
Real story: how biking improved my physical and mental health during COVID-19
One woman shares how cycling helped improve her health when COVID shut down local gyms and parks and what she recommends for others who want to start riding a bike.
Real story: living outside with an asthma diagnosis
Dr. Baxter says it’s easy to attribute some symptoms of allergies and asthma to more common conditions. But as someone who has also had asthma since childhood, she knows the importance of diagnosing these as early in life as possible.
Real story: how to prepare for a telehealth visit
One Nashville woman shares 3 things she recommends to help you prepare for a telehealth appointment with your health care provider after experiencing her own.
Real story: losing weight successfully with tracking apps
Last winter was tough. After a highly stressful, far too sedentary holiday season, I found myself carrying 15 extra pounds. I wanted to take it off, but I didn’t know how.
Real story: I am lactose intolerant
Running out of milk one morning made me realize recent stomach cramps might be my body trying to send me a message about dairy.