Childhood obesity in Tennessee: how families can combat the trend
Dr. Audrey Atkins, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what families can do to help their children develop healthier habits.
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Top 5 bladder issues affecting women
Dr. Edwin Thorpe, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says many effective treatments are available to improve bladder health and quality of life.
Another reason to reduce screen time: your eyes
Dr. Felicia Baxter, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says spending an additional hour staring at a screen increases the risk of nearsightedness by 21 percent.
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.
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.
Brandy’s story; A Diabetes Management Wake-up Call
Brandy Smalley shares what pushed her toward more pro-active steps to manage her health condition.
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.
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.