When should you seek help for your aching back?
Dr. Gordon Peters, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips to reduce your chances of injuring your back and developing back pain.
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5 food safety tips for the farmers’ market
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for a safe experience with your farmers’ market bounty.
Why more people are experiencing stomach problems + how to manage them
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Monica Peeler to learn why more people are experiencing problems that affect their stomachs.
How to cope with seasonal allergies in Tennessee
Dr. Audrey Atkins, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains seasonal allergies and how to address them.
5 benefits of having a workout buddy
Benjamin Johnson, an employee wellbeing specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says a workout buddy can make any activity more enjoyable and motivating.
10 ways to avoid burnout
Dr. Deobrah Gatlin, a child psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if every day seems like a bad day, you might be experiencing burnout.
Tennesseans lag in colon cancer screening
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that colorectal cancer screening is critical to prevention and early treatment.
What’s the difference between heart failure, heart attack and cardiac arrest?
Dr. David Wendt, a Chattanooga-based cardiologist and consulting physician for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people sometimes use these terms interchangeably, but they describe different things.
Blood pressure explained + why it matters
Dr. Catherine Payne, senior medical director for BlueCare, says that high blood pressure is often called “the silent killer” since most people don’t show any obvious symptoms
15 indoor activities for the family
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says when considering activities, take stock of your family and what’s appropriate for them, your available space, and your budget.