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Why Tennessee is an allergy hotspot — and how to prepare

Why Tennessee is an allergy hotspot — and how to prepare

by WellTuned Staff

Dr. Monica Peeler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why Tennessee's allergy season can be brutal.

7 ways to eat healthy on a budget

7 ways to eat healthy on a budget

by WellTuned Staff

Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to plan and make smart choices.

HPV vaccine and Pap smear: Why you need both

HPV vaccine and Pap smear: Why you need both

by WellTuned Staff

Dr. Edwin Thorpe Jr., a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that the HPV vaccine combined with regular screening has led to an 80% decline in cervical precancers among young women since the late 2000s.

5 things you should know about skin cancer screening

5 things you should know about skin cancer screening

by WellTuned Staff

Dr. Amy Vehec, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says screenings are important because melanoma skin cancer can spread to other organs.

Should you freeze your bread?

Should you freeze your bread?

by WellTuned Staff

Susan Thomas, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the claims about health benefits are exaggerated.

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Spring cleaning in winter? Why it’s the perfect time for decluttering

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Jennifer Rusk, a behavioral health case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that clutter takes up physical and mental space.

January 20, 2026
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Why Tennessee is an allergy hotspot — and how to prepare

Written by WellTuned Staff

Dr. Monica Peeler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why Tennessee's allergy season can be brutal.

March 14, 2026
Mind & Body
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7 ways to eat healthy on a budget

Written by WellTuned Staff

Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to plan and make smart choices.

March 3, 2026
Food & Recipes
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Should you freeze your bread?

Written by WellTuned Staff

Susan Thomas, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the claims about health benefits are exaggerated.

March 2, 2026
Food & Recipes
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Colorectal cancer now the top cancer killer of people under 50

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Dr. Brian Delashmitt, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the big concern is that younger people are being diagnosed at a later stage.

March 2, 2026
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