7 Tips for Talking to Aging Parents About Health
WellTuned talked to Dr. Catherine Payne, a BlueCross medical director and expert on aging, about how to approach these challenging conversations.
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Tennessee Water Safety 101
Here are some water safety tips to keep your family safe.
What Is Intuitive Eating? 10 Principles
Forty-five million Americans try to improve their diet each year, yet only 5% of us are able to keep unhealthy weight gain at bay long-term.
Senior Health Spotlight: How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
Walking for 20 minutes a day has been shown to prevent injury and enhance quality of life.
What Do I Have: Food Poisoning, Stomach Flu or Food Allergy?
One in 6 Americans gets food poisoning each year, but how do you know if that’s what you have?
6 Ways to Build Good Habits
Experts say it takes at least 2 months to form a habit, and every little bit helps.
5 Easy Ways to Get Your Family to Eat More Vegetables
In Tennessee, dishes like fried okra and creamy potato salad are common, but it’s good to have a few healthier vegetable dishes in your rotation, too.
The Sun and Your Eyes: 6 Things You Should Know
Here’s what you need to know to keep your eyes safe this summer and beyond.
What Your Weight Can (And Can’t) Tell You About Your Health
Can you be healthy at any weight? It’s a complex question. WellTuned asked Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to explain.
Guide to Age-related Illness in Tennessee
It’s natural to have health concerns as you age, but there are certain issues we may need to pay extra attention to here in Tennessee. WellTuned talked to Dr. Catherine Payne, a BlueCross medical director and expert on aging, about 6 health issues to be aware of.