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How to prevent kidney stones this summer

How to prevent kidney stones this summer

by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Brian Delashmitt, medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how you can reduce your risk of developing kidney stones this summer.

Leg cramps? It might be peripheral artery disease (PAD)

Leg cramps? It might be peripheral artery disease (PAD)

by WellTuned Staff

Dr. Ian Hamilton, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains PAD symptoms, risk factors and treatment options.

3 reasons you need to take asthma medication as prescribed

3 reasons you need to take asthma medication as prescribed

by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says taking your asthma medication is like keeping up with repairs on your home to keep it in good working order.

9 ways to stay safe in the sun this summer

9 ways to stay safe in the sun this summer

by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Catherine Payne, medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says skin cancer is highly treatable when it's caught early. But people often ignore early signs of cancer – or they don’t notice them.

How to sleep better during hot summer nights

How to sleep better during hot summer nights

by Jennifer Larson

Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how heat and light affect your sleep and what you can do about it.

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How to sleep better during hot summer nights

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Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how heat and light affect your sleep and what you can do about it.

June 12, 2025
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9 ways to stay safe in the sun this summer

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Dr. Catherine Payne, medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says skin cancer is highly treatable when it's caught early. But people often ignore early signs of cancer –...

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How to sleep better during hot summer nights

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Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how heat and light affect your sleep and what you can do about it.

June 12, 2025
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How to prevent kidney stones this summer

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Dr. Brian Delashmitt, medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how you can reduce your risk of developing kidney stones this summer.

June 9, 2025
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