Angela’s story: keeping high blood pressure in check
Angela Maffett-Terry, a case management supervisor for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares her experience managing high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
Angela Maffett-Terry, a case management supervisor for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares her experience managing high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
Nearly one-third of Tennesseans have high cholesterol. For many, their treatment plan includes a prescription for a statin.
Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says, “People don’t often connect sleep to heart health, but they’re definitely related.”
WellTuned spoke with Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian nutritionist educator with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to understand all the reasons you should try legumes.
In Tennessee, the most common lung issues are cancer, asthma and COPD. We can do better, and that starts with everyone understanding respiratory disorders so they can seek help when needed.
Leslie Cornett, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there are certain foods you can eat to boost your antioxidant levels, such as squash, citrus, fish and crab.
Tracy Terpstra, licensed mental health therapist and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says identifying the unhealthy habits that may be affecting you is the only way to reset.
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.
Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how healthy eating is essential for memory, mood and focus.
Dr. Ian Hamilton, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says while many of us know how to spot a heart attack, we’re less likely to know how to spot heart failure.