COVID-19 & mental health: 5 signs of concern & tips for coping
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides ways to maintain mental health while social distancing.
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Where our bodies hold stress (and how to release it)
Where do you hold stress? Here are 5 common places you may hold stress and tips on how to release it.
Screens, Blue Light & Eye Strain: What You Need to Know
While screens make our lives easier, they also create health concerns including blue light. Here is what blue light is and how you can protect your eyes from it.
8 Mistakes You’re Making When You Exercise
From lifting the wrong amount of weight to not taking days off, here are 8 exercise mistakes you should avoid.
What Everyone Should Know About High Functioning Depression
Learn the signs of high functioning depression so you can seek help for yourself or a loved one.
5 Surprising Benefits of Acupuncture
Research has shown that acupuncture can help to resolve pain, improve sleep and digestion and increase your overall well-being.
Top 5 bladder issues affecting women
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says many effective treatments are available to improve bladder health and quality of life.
5 ways to use a wall to get stronger
Aubrey Schmissrauter, an employee wellbeing specialist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says you don’t have to spend a lot of money on equipment or even join a gym to build strength.
5 ways colder weather is good for you
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if you dread the need to bundle up, you might be surprised to learn that colder weather can actually be good for you.
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?’.”