All posts tagged: holidays & seasonal

Traditional Turkey Dinner with Brussel Sprouts in Foreground

9 ways to eat healthy during the holidays

Erica Fleming, a registered dietitian for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides realistic strategies for eating healthy during the holidays.

young woman looking thoughtful outside in cold weather

5 ways colder weather is good for you

Written by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if you dread the need to bundle up, you might be surprised to learn that colder weather can actually be good for you.

woman with garland of lights experiencing holiday blues

How to avoid the holiday blues

Written by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if you’re dreading the holidays, you’re not alone.

Unhappy, lonely or tired man with stress, grief or depression.

6 strategies for overcoming the holiday blues

Written by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Deborah Gatlin, a child psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why many feel down this time of year and what you can do to overcome it.

Grieving woman sitting on the the sofa at home during christmas

Dealing with grief during the holidays

Written by Jennifer Larson

Navigating the holidays after a loss can be difficult. Benjamin Breeding, a behavioral health manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee offers tips that can help you plan for grieving during the holidays.

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7 ways to increase movement ahead of the holiday season

Written by Jennifer Larson

Tyler Waclawski, employee well-being manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says having a healthy activity as part of your routine will increase your chance of staying healthy through the holidays and beyond.

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Try this healthy peach push-up recipe

Written by Jennifer Larson

Nashville-based The Peach Truck says everyone can enjoy their Greek yogurt peach push-up recipe because it’s a healthy, cool treat for the hot days of summer.