What is aphasia? Understanding the communication challenges + 6 tips to help
Dr. Catherine Payne, a BlueCross medical director, explains that aphasia is a condition that impairs a person’s ability to express themselves, understand language or both.
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10 things you may not know about blood donation in Tennessee
Tennessee has a blood shortage. During the past year, the Red Cross estimated that Tennessee was short roughly 2,700 pints of blood a month.
What does it mean to be prosocial? And 7 ways to combat loneliness at work
Eron Key, licensed social worker and substance abuse counselor for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people are what make people happy.
5 common causes of low back pain in males (and how to avoid it)
Tyler Waclawski, certified exercise physiologist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says strengthening your core and improving your flexibility can help.
Mental health in the LGBTQ+ community: The facts + 4 tips for finding inclusive mental health care
Julie Butterfield, a behavioral health clinical operations manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says because being LGBTQ+ isn’t the societal norm, it can take a toll on your mental health.
What is LGBTQ-inclusive health care? A 9-step guide for patients and providers
WellTuned spoke with Julie Butterfield, a behavioral health clinical operations manager for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about LGBTQ-inclusive health care.
4 red food recipes to make for Juneteenth in Tennessee with Chef Kenyatta Ashford
WellTuned spoke with Chef Ashford to learn about his favorite dishes to make or eat for Juneteenth.
Juneteenth red food recipe: Simple West African Red-Red by Chef Kenyatta Ashford
West African Red-Red is a Ghanaian stew made with Sea Island red peas, sweet plantains, avocado and Carolina Gold coconut rice.
Does drinking a glass of wine a day have side effects for your health?
WellTuned spoke with Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out.
4 unhealthy pandemic habits that may have a hold on you — and how to break free
Tracy Terpstra, licensed mental health therapist and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says identifying the unhealthy habits that may be affecting you is the only way to reset.