How to help kids succeed in high school sports
Benjamin Johnson, an employee wellbeing specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for parents to help make their child’s sports experience a successful one.
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5 steps to packing a healthy lunch (for you or your child)
Erica Fleming, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says making the right food choices at lunch can help you avoid the afternoon slump and reduce your chances of overeating at dinnertime.
What You Should Know About Antibiotic Use and Misuse
Dr. Julie Joseph, an infectious diseases and internal medicine physician and chief medical officer at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says misuse of antibiotics can lead to the development of drug-resistant bacteria, making them less effective.
8 ways to increase the health benefits of walking
Aubrey Schmissrauter, an employee wellbeing specialist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the health benefits of walking and how you can get the most out this activity.
11 steps to being safe around the water
After decades of declines in drowning deaths in the U.S., they’ve increased in the last two years. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe around the water.
6 health benefits of watermelon + how to pick a good one
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the health benefits of this superfood and how to pick out a winner.
How to avoid and repel mosquitos in Tennessee
Mosquitos should be taken seriously. They’re not just a source of annoying and itchy bites. Mosquitos can transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika, and West Nile Virus.
What you need to know about postpartum anxiety and OCD
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn how these conditions can affect new mothers.
Why you need to know about ALS
Dr. Cristin Trecroce, a physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the more people know about ALS, the more support they can offer to efforts to find a cure.
How to set boundaries with difficult family members
Jennifer Pastusic, a licensed clinical social worker and behavioral health clinical case manager with BlueCare Tennessee, says with family members, we tend to be more forgiving of behaviors we wouldn’t normally tolerate.