Body odor 101: What is body odor? Why we smell — and 3 simple tips to tame it
Dr. Lakisha Crigler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the causes of body odor and how to manage it.
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Why do we need to drink water? The answers to 5 common hydration questions
Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that every reaction that occurs in your body requires water.
The facts about antidepressants + 5 things to know before starting one
Karissa Hyrchuk, licensed clinical social worker at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what antidepressants treat, their side affects and benefits.
What are statins? Exploring the cholesterol-lowering medication
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Ian Hamilton, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about statins and how they work.
Can you be malnourished and not know it? 5 common causes of malnutrition
Erica Fleming, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says anyone can be malnourished if their diet doesn’t contain enough nutrients or doesn’t contain the right nutrients.
5 tips for healthy holiday eating + 10 holiday foods that are good for you
Sarah Provence, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there are many ingredients people can build holiday recipes around that have health benefits.
Tennessee guide to lung health: how to manage common challenges
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says Tennesseans are more likely to have occupational and geographical exposures that can affect our lungs.
Tres consejos para conectar los alimentos tradicionales y la alimentación saludable
Cada cultura tiene sus tradiciones alimentarias. La capacidad de explorar otras gastronomías es una parte emocionante de la vida, especialmente en los EE. UU., donde se unen tantas culturas. Sin embargo, es posible que surjan complicaciones en lo que respecta a la nutrición.
3 tips for connecting traditional foods & healthy eating
Reena Panjwani, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for keeping cultural foods healthy.
Acting with empathy: How to interact with people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Desireé Colón, a communications specialist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides her unique perspective on how hearing people should approach the issue.