6 Common Myths About High Blood Pressure
Here are 6 high blood pressure facts that debunk common misconceptions people have about the disease.
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DASH High Blood Pressure Diet Can Reduce Health Risk
Although you may need to take medication to lower your blood pressure, your diet can also have a significant effect.
How Yoga Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
A recent study suggests practicing yoga to lower blood pressure. Learn to breathe and stretch your way to better health!
LGBTQ health spotlight: 10 health care needs to know
Del Ray Zimmerman, director of the Office for Diversity Affairs and LGBTQ Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains 10 unique health care needs LGBTQ individuals may have.
Kidney disease: what you need to know
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if you catch kidney disease early, it can be managed effectively.
Glaucoma guide: what is it and who is at risk
Dr. Steven Anderson, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee who specializes in ophthalmology, outlines what we need to know about this disease.
5 things you don’t know about your heart
More than half of of Tennesseans’ top 10 health challenges are related to heart health, from heart disease to high cholesterol.
6 tips for preventing a second heart attack
Dr. Ian Hamilton, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides 6 key things you can do to help prevent a second heart attack.
Nutritional yeast 101: what is “nooch”?
People who adopt special diets are probably familiar with nutritional yeast, but what is it? Here’s everything you need to know about “nooch.”
6 tips for taking your medication (and why it matters)
BlueCross pharmacist Dr. Kristina Carter and registered nurse Ashley Morgan provide tips for taking medications properly.