Why Tennessee is an allergy hotspot — and how to prepare
Dr. Monica Peeler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why Tennessee’s allergy season can be brutal.
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7 ways to eat healthy on a budget
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to plan and make smart choices.
Should you freeze your bread?
Susan Thomas, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the claims about health benefits are exaggerated.
Colorectal cancer now the top cancer killer of people under 50
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.
5 things you should know about skin cancer screening
Dr. Amy Vehec, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says screenings are important because melanoma skin cancer can spread to other organs.
5 major health threats from high blood pressure
Dr. David Wendt, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the health threats from the “silent killer.”
How financial stress affects your health (and what to do about it)
Dr. Kelly Askins, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how financial stress increases anxiety.
Is chocolate good for your heart?
Karen Lawson, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the answer is nuanced, and some chocolate is better than others.
When should you schedule your annual physical and screenings?
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why appointment logjams occur at the beginning and end of the year.
HPV vaccine and Pap smear: Why you need both
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.