Stressed? Try the 5-4-3-2-1 technique
Robin Cruise, a behavioral health professional at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains a technique for helping you overcome acute stress.
All posts tagged: expert advice
How to treat – and prevent – lower back pain
Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides strategies for preventing lower back pain.
Managing anxiety — the leading mental health disorder
Tasha Watson, a behavioral health case manager at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that when you begin to worry constantly and it affects your daily functioning, it may be an anxiety disorder.
8 ways to keep your memory sharp as you age
Dr. Suzanne Corrington, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that strategies for brain and heart health are similar.
ER or urgent care? Understanding your care options
Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to choose the appropriate setting for getting the care you need.
Headache or migraine? What to know
Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the differences between a headache and a migraine.
The link between what you eat and how you feel
Allyson Compton, a behavioral health case manager at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that healthy eating patterns are associated with lower depression and anxiety.
Does eating the same meals help with weight loss?
Janet Seiber, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says planning similar meals promotes consistency, saves time and reduces decision-making fatigue.
Longer days: the health benefits of more sunlight
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says when we have more daylight, we have more time to be active, spend time with family, and enjoy outdoor activities.
6 ways gardening is good for your health
Dr. Gordon Peters, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says gardening offers low-impact exercise for knees, hips, ankles and shoulders.