Is honey a healthy substitute for sugar?
Karen Lawson, a registered dietitian and case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says honey is an excellent sweetener when kept in balance with a healthy diet.
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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.
3 reasons you should eat more chickpeas
Susan Thomas, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the benefits of this highly nutritious and nutrient-dense food.
6 things you should know about intermittent fasting
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains intermittent fasting and what you need to know about it.
Are you drinking too much caffeine?
Ashley Kiser, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the potential health impact of our caffeine consumption.
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.
You might have a higher risk for colon cancer than you think
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains colon cancer risk factors and what to do about them.
8 things you need to know about heart disease
Dr. Ian Hamilton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares facts Tennesseans should know about heart disease and what they can do to prevent it.
Probiotics vs. prebiotics: what you need to know
Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian and nutritionist educator for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how probiotics and prebiotics work together to help support a healthy gut.
A healthier pumpkin pie? Try this recipe
The key to a healthy pumpkin pie is balancing the benefits of the fruit with the downsides of added fats and sweeteners.