7 ways to help increase your child’s wellness
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says you can nurture your child’s wellness by taking some small steps every day.
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7 health screenings every male needs and when to get them
Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says screenings are important because they’re about prevention and early detection so those with a diagnosis can be treated more easily.
Resilience: how to bounce back from life’s challenges
If it’s hard for you to recover from a difficult situation, you may want to work on enhancing your resilience, says Katie Valentino, a behavioral health peer support specialist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Megan’s story: loosening the grip of anxiety
“What seemed like small things to others could bring me to tears,” explains Megan, a nurse case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Mindy’s story: from an ER visit to the fight of her life
“My doctor said I had stage 4 rectal cancer,” Mindy recalls. “For someone with no family history of colorectal cancer, it was a shock. I was only 44. All I could think was ‘what do I do now?’.”
How do asthma medications work?
Dr. Jamiyla Bracey, a pharmacist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the different quick relief and long acting asthma medications and how they work.
Mental health benefits of baking
Tenesha Douglas-Thomas, a behavioral health manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says baking is not just a means to a delicious end. The process of baking can help you feel calmer and more serene.
How alcohol affects your brain
Dr. Judith L. Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says alcohol affects how your brain works, and that’s important to consider when you are deciding whether you want to drink or not.
How to get along with a difficult coworker
Derek Laymon, an organizational learning consultant for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses what to do if a difficult coworker’s attitude begins to affect your ability to work effectively.
Should you shower every day? 5 factors to consider
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses how often the average person should bathe.