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.
Angela Maffett-Terry, a case management supervisor for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares her experience managing high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
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.
Here are 6 common high blood pressure misconceptions people have about the disease.
Although you may need to take medication to lower your blood pressure, your diet can also have a significant effect.
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.
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about blood pressure.
A recent study suggests practicing yoga to lower blood pressure. Learn to breathe and stretch your way to better health!
Dr. Judith L. Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says alcohol affects how your brain works, and that’s important to consider when you are deciding whether you want to drink or not.
Tyler Waclawski, employee well-being manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee., says we need actively reduce sitting so it doesn’t negatively impact our health.
Aundra Lafayette, Nashville’s Soup Lady, says soup helps you out, whatever you might be going through. It’s comforting.