10 Halloween safety tips every Tennessee family needs
Dr. Nicole Haig, an emergency medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides guidelines for staying safe on Halloween.
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5 reasons to add sweet potatoes to your fall menu
Ashley Kiser, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the health benefits of sweet potatoes, and provides recipe ideas to try.
Fall allergies in Tennessee: What’s different from spring
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says even if you don’t suffer from spring allergies, you could be sensitive to allergens present during autumn.
Why now is the perfect time to get your flu shot
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the best time to get your flu shot is before the flu starts spreading in your area.
7 indoor air pollutants that could be making you sick
Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says air quality risks are often hidden, but they can be measured and managed.
When you do (and don’t) need antibiotics for respiratory infections
Dr. Julie Joseph, chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee, says not all infections require an antibiotic.
6 ways to boost your immune system
Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how the immune system protects us against serious disease, promotes normal function, and helps to remove abnormal cells.
Understanding ‘best by’ and ‘use by’ dates on food
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that for the most part, dates on food are more about quality and freshness than safety.
6 ways to make your weekend improve your work week
Jennifer Rusk, a behavioral health case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says to be our best work selves when the weekend ends, we need to practice self-care.
How to cope with back-to-school stress
Emily Morrell, a behavioral health clinical review manager for BlueCare Tennessee, provides strategies to help manage back-to-school stress.