3 reasons everyone needs a primary care provider (plus 5 steps to find the right one)
Studies show that people who have primary care providers live longer, healthier lives. They also tend to be happier with their health care overall.
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Why children need routines + 4 tips for getting your kids into a good routine
Dr. Deborah Gatlin says getting kids into a routine doesn’t have to be difficult — if you work on building good habits over time.
Are children getting enough physical activity?
Dr. Audrey Atkins addresses a concerning trend; why parents should encourage kids to play, be active
Death anxiety 101: Why don’t we talk about death? Plus 4 ways to live a death-positive life
Sherry Campbell, founder of Welcome Home of Chattanooga, a sanctuary for people facing critical illness, says fear of death is natural, but denial, anxiety and avoidance are not.
Is peer pressure always negative? The science of peer pressure + 5 tips to overcome it
Dr. Deborah Gatlin, medical director and child psychiatrist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains peer pressure, peer influence and peer presence.
Antioxidants 101: What are antioxidants? The benefits + how to get more in your diet
Leslie Cornett, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that by reducing the number of free radicals in your body, antioxidants help decrease your risk of disease.
5 common causes of low back pain in males (and how to avoid it)
Tyler Waclawski, certified exercise physiologist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says strengthening your core and improving your flexibility can help.
4 unhealthy pandemic habits that may have a hold on you — and how to break free
Tracy Terpstra, licensed mental health therapist and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says identifying the unhealthy habits that may be affecting you is the only way to reset.
4 steps to build employee health and fitness initiatives that work
Kami Neeley, director of strategic wellness consulting at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says modern employees expect their company to support them as a whole person.
What is a COPD flare up? How to identify & handle COPD exacerbations
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to spot the signs of a COPD flare up before things get serious.