7 fruits and vegetables with poisonous parts
Some produce contain poisonous parts that can pose a threat to families, and especially to young kids or animals.
Ashley Brantley
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Weight & nutrition guide: 5 tips for parents of children & adolescents
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, provides strategies to foster positive relationships with food and exercise.
What irritability is telling you about your health
WellTuned spoke with Laura Bertrand, licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about the signs of irritability and ways to combat it.
Social media spotlight: 5 ways to protect your mental health online
Laura Bertrand, licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how constantly scrolling through news that’s depressing, scary or frustrating takes a toll on your health.
Acute lower back pain 101: causes, treatments & prevention
Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides 5 steps to prevent lower back pain.
3 home improvement projects for the whole family
Tackling home improvement projects with your family is a great way to bond, stay busy and feel accomplished at the end of the day.
Is there a right way to sleep?
Here are 3 key things you need to know to get better sleep.
10 ways to build resilience in your life
Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that resilience is a skill everyone can learn to help cope with change or challenges.
Is silence good for your health?
WellTuned talked to Virginia A. Bizzell, licensed counselor and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about how noise and silence affect our bodies.
Asthma guide: Causes, triggers & how COVID-19 factors in
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people with asthma are at no higher risk of getting COVID-19 than anybody else. But they should continue taking their medications as prescribed and contact their doctor immediately if they notice any changes in their asthma symptoms.