8 ways to boost strength without a gym
Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how you can get exercise and build strength without a gym.
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Pap test is one more milestone for age 21
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the importance of Pap smears in the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, including younger females.
Barley soup from Tomato Head’s Mahasti Vafaie
Mahasti Vafaie shares a soup recipe that satisfies our desire for savory, filling food, while still being good for you.
3 reasons you need to take your statins
Nearly one-third of Tennesseans have high cholesterol. For many, their treatment plan includes a prescription for a statin.
Sleep essential to good heart health
Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says, “People don’t often connect sleep to heart health, but they’re definitely related.”
How to avoid getting sick in cold winter months
“The winter months bring an increased risk of infections,” says Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Pap tests and well-woman exams 101
Dr. Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains changes in testing guidelines.
Radon 101: what you need to know about the second-leading cause of lung cancer
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what you need to know about radon exposure.
8 ways to protect your back from winter threats
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee certified exercise physiologist Tyler Waclawski shares ways can protect your back and spine during the harsh winter months.
9 ways to avoid the winter blues
“The ‘winter blues’ are real, and fairly common,” says Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.