Can’t smell? Don’t ignore that
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 by a physician.
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What to expect at a sports physical
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the importance of sports physicals and what to expect at these visits.
What you need to know about whooping cough
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says whooping cough is more serious than many people realize.
How to make the most of your telehealth visit
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says patients continue to opt for telehealth because it offers benefits that are important to them.
Should you shower every day? 5 factors to consider
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses how often the average person should bathe.
7 facts you should know about vitamin D
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee explains what we should know about vitamin D and vitamin D supplements.
Is your teen sleep deprived? + How to address it
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, warns that sleep-deprived teens have a higher incidence of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains prostate cancer screenings and who might need to prioritize getting screened and when.
5 ways to avoid tick-borne diseases
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses Tennessee’s ticks and how you can avoid them – and the diseases they spread.
Why Tennessee has a high rate of COPD
Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the high incidence of COPD in Tennessee correlates directly with high rate of smoking.