High blood pressure? Avoid these foods
Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, gives tips to reduce your health risks by managing your food consumption.
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Angela’s story: keeping high blood pressure in check
Angela Maffett-Terry, a case management supervisor for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares her experience managing high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
10 facts you don’t know about high blood pressure & hypertension in Tennessee
Dr. Ian Bushell, family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, warns that high blood pressure is one of the most common ways to wear out your body prematurely.
6 Common Myths About High Blood Pressure
Here are 6 common high blood pressure misconceptions people have about the disease.
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.
Blood pressure explained + why it matters
Dr. Catherine Payne, senior medical director for BlueCare, says that high blood pressure is often called “the silent killer” since most people don’t show any obvious symptoms
Blood clots: what you need to know and watch out for
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Ian Hamilton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn how to gauge your risk for developing a blood clot—and what to do if you develop signs of one.
Blood pressure 101: understanding the numbers, risks & how to improve yours
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about blood pressure.
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!
What’s the difference between heart failure, heart attack and cardiac arrest?
Dr. David Wendt, a Chattanooga-based cardiologist and consulting physician for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people sometimes use these terms interchangeably, but they describe different things.