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What is “gray area” drinking? Exploring 8 signs of the mild alcohol use disorder

What is “gray area” drinking? Exploring 8 signs of the mild alcohol use disorder

by Ashley Brantley

Tracy Terpstra, licensed mental health therapist and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says gray area drinking is a term for people who fall between being a problem drinker and consuming alcohol responsibly. 

Do I have a money disorder? Spotting the signs of 12 common financial disorders

Do I have a money disorder? Spotting the signs of 12 common financial disorders

by Ashley Brantley

Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says that while not a formal diagnosis, a money disorder can definitely affect your health and well being.

How what we eat affects our brain (and what to eat to boost your brain power)

How what we eat affects our brain (and what to eat to boost your brain power)

by Ashley Brantley

Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how healthy eating is essential for memory, mood and focus.

Cortisol 101: How the “get-out-of-bed” hormone works (and what happens when it doesn’t)

Cortisol 101: How the “get-out-of-bed” hormone works (and what happens when it doesn’t)

by Ashley Brantley

WellTuned spoke with Dr. John Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn what cortisol has to do with stress.

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Why children need routines + 4 tips for getting your kids into a good routine

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Dr. Deborah Gatlin says getting kids into a routine doesn’t have to be difficult — if you work on building good habits over time.

August 7, 2022
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What is ‘touch starvation’? How physical touch affects your health + 3 ways to feel better

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“Physical touch meets an essential human need,” says Dr. Jeanne James, pediatrician and chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee.

August 8, 2022
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Death anxiety 101: Why don’t we talk about death? Plus 4 ways to live a death-positive life

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Sherry Campbell, founder of Welcome Home of Chattanooga, a sanctuary for people facing critical illness, says fear of death is natural, but denial, anxiety and avoidance are not.

August 1, 2022
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