Steroids 101: What are corticosteroids? Exploring the anti-inflammatory drug
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what steroids do and why they are prescribed.
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What are essential nutrients? What they are, what they do & how to get enough
Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how many nutrients are truly essential and which ones they are.
4 steps to build employee health and fitness initiatives that work
Kami Neeley, director of strategic wellness consulting at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says modern employees expect their company to support them as a whole person.
What is a COPD flare up? How to identify & handle COPD exacerbations
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to spot the signs of a COPD flare up before things get serious.
Diabetes guide: Facts about type 1, type 2, gestational & prediabetes
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says more than 30% of Tennesseans will be affected by diabetes at some point.
Swallowing 101: How it works, risk factors & 5 tips for a healthy esophagus
Dr. Gordon Peters, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that swallowing disorders are fairly common as we age.
Females & vision loss: What women need to know about eye health now
Dr. Lakisha Crigler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says females are more likely than men to experience sight-threatening issues.
Autism 101: Exploring autism spectrum disorder (ASD) + tips for better connections
Alise Lane, behavioral health expert and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that the fact that autism looks different for every person makes it difficult to understand from the outside.
How what we eat affects our brain (and what to eat to boost your brain power)
Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how healthy eating is essential for memory, mood and focus.
Guide to Parkinson’s disease: 4 symptoms to know + risk factors, diagnosis & treatment
Dr. Ghiath Almasri, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides the facts about PD, the condition that affects 16,000 Tennesseans.