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Why soup is the ultimate meal when you’re sick

Why soup is the ultimate meal when you’re sick

by WellTuned Staff

Janet Seiber, a registered dietitian nutritionist educator at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says soup can provide key nutrition benefits to healing.

Why getting back to routine matters for your health

Why getting back to routine matters for your health

by WellTuned Staff

Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says routines are important. They can reduce obesity, improve sleep and maintain mental health.

Why strength training is important, especially as we age

Why strength training is important, especially as we age

by WellTuned Staff

Aubrey Schmissrauter, a certified exercise physiologist and wellness coach at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says strength training is one of the best things we can do as we age.

Staying safe in winter weather: what Tennesseans should know

Staying safe in winter weather: what Tennesseans should know

by WellTuned Staff

Dr. Gordon Peters, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says falls on ice are the most common winter health risk.

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

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

by WellTuned Staff

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

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

by WellTuned Staff

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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When should you schedule your annual physical and screenings?

Written by WellTuned Staff

Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why appointment logjams occur at the beginning and end of the year.

February 2, 2026
Mind & Body
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Spring cleaning in winter? Why it’s the perfect time for decluttering

Written by WellTuned Staff

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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Can’t smell? Don’t ignore that

Written by WellTuned Staff

Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says loss of smell that occurs without a cold or allergies or persists for several weeks should be evaluated...

January 14, 2026
Mind & Body
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Melita’s and Jackie’s stories: Pushing back on breast cancer

Written by Marie Mosley

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee employees Melita Daugherty and Jackie Doss share their breast cancer stories.

January 12, 2026
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