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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How to make the most of your telehealth visit
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says patients continue to opt for telehealth because it offers benefits that are important to them.
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.
How to make grilling safe and healthy
Janet Seiber, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says healthy grilling starts with choosing a healthy protein and make sure the portion size is right for you.
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.
Want to break a habit? Use the 3D approach: delay, distract and decide
Katie Valentino, a behavioral health peer support specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the 3D approach is a tool kit for handling urges or impulses.
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.
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.
9 things to get right when exercising
Tyler Waclawski, employee well-being manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for getting the most out of your exercise efforts.
Activities that increase your happiness
Jordan Foster, behavioral health peer support specialist for BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee, says the specific activities will vary from person to person. Here are some to try.