The benefits of coloring now extend past the preschool set into adulthood. What may initially seem like a simple pastime is actually regarded as a highly relaxing, social, creative and meditative activity.
The next time you feel stressed, don’t reach for a sugary snack. Grab the gardening shears instead! Here’s why gardening and stress relief go hand in hand.
Misconceptions about stress can hold us back in effectively treating it in our lives. Here are some myths about stress and some ways you can manage it better.
Laughing on a regular basis actually lowers anxiety due to physical changes in your body and studies are performed each year to determine why.
Feeling stressed? Sometimes, all you need to do is take a deep breath.
“I often say that I have a heart that’s pieced together. But it lets me be here for my kids and grandkids,” Alecia says.
Jennifer Rusk, a behavioral health case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that clutter takes up physical and mental space.
Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how we lose bone strength and provides ways to maintain it.
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says routines are important. They can reduce obesity, improve sleep and maintain mental health.
Dr. Gordon Peters, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says falls on ice are the most common winter health risk.