The "Black Panther" and "42" star was not yet 40 years old when he received a stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis in 2016. This is a cancer that the public generally believes affects older adults. However, he had several common risk factors for the condition, and this highlights the importance of getting regular screenings. Read: … Continue reading Actor Chadwick Boseman Faced Several Risk Factors for Colon Cancer Before Diagnosis
Ontario Divorce and Family Law Blogs
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to work with an Ontario law firm for several blogs on various family law topics. This firm does an excellent job of publishing relevant, interesting content for clients and others looking for resources during a divorce or custody dispute. Read More: Quality Matters More Than Quantity in … Continue reading Ontario Divorce and Family Law Blogs
Asleep at the Wheel? Truck Driver Fatigue and Sleep Apnea Get Closer Look
According to the nonprofit Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, accidents involving tractor-trailers kill more than 5,000 people and injure more than 100,000 more in the United States every year. Learn what role driver drowsiness, fatigue, and health concerns, including sleep apnea, can play. Read: Asleep at the Wheel? Truck Driver Fatigue and Sleep Apnea … Continue reading Asleep at the Wheel? Truck Driver Fatigue and Sleep Apnea Get Closer Look
Tennessee Kayaking for Beginners
Kayaking is one of my favorite pastimes, and one of the reasons I live so close to J. Percy Priest Lake in Nashville. If you enjoy being on (or in) the water and haven't given it a go, here are some options for getting started in the Volunteer State. Read: Tennessee Kayaking for Beginners on … Continue reading Tennessee Kayaking for Beginners
How to Make a Marinade: Healthy Recipes to Jazz Up Your Cookout
With summer coming to an end, it's time to branch out from burgers and hot dogs. Spice up your next cookout with a tasty marinade. Try these nine healthy, mouthwatering recipes from BCBST. Read: How to Make a Marinade: Healthy Recipes to Jazz Up Your Cookout on BlueHealth Solutions
What Young Women Need to Know About Heart Health
"Did you know that fewer women survive their first heart attack than men? It’s often because many women don’t take their risk and symptoms seriously until it’s too late. Heart disease is the leading cause of death amongst American women, and it’s never too early to protect your heart." Learn more about protecting your heart … Continue reading What Young Women Need to Know About Heart Health
Why Dieting Doesn’t Work and What You Should Try Instead
Obesity plays a causative or contributing role in a large number of health conditions, as well as decreased self-esteem and other psychological concerns. Everyone I know has been on some type of diet at some point -- me included. So why do we all do it when it doesn't work? Learn more about healthy eating in … Continue reading Why Dieting Doesn’t Work and What You Should Try Instead
Tennessee: One of the Best States for Summer Watersports
The heat index is 138 degrees today. I'm stuck at my desk, but I'd rather be out on my kayak on Percy Priest. Learn more about summer watersports in this blog from BCBST. Read: Tennessee: One of the Best States for Summer Watersports on BlueHealth Solutions
12 Tennessee Farmers Markets You Don’t Know About Yet
Few things make me happier than tomato season. Learn where to get a sackful of heirloom Cherokee Purples in your neighborhood in this blog. Read: 12 Tennessee Farmers Markets You Don’t Know About Yet on BlueHealth Solutions
Top Tips to Keep Your Kids Sports Injury Free
Youth sports are great for kids in a number of ways, but they can also be dangerous. In fact, more than 2.6 million children and teens go to the emergency room each year for treatment of injuries that occurred during organized sports or pick-up games. Learn how to help prevent injuries in this BlueHealth Solutions blog. … Continue reading Top Tips to Keep Your Kids Sports Injury Free
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