What is ‘touch starvation’? How physical touch affects your health + 3 ways to feel better
“Physical touch meets an essential human need,” says Dr. Jeanne James, pediatrician and chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee.
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Are children getting enough physical activity?
Dr. Audrey Atkins addresses a concerning trend; why parents should encourage kids to play, be active
Monkeypox 101: what you need to know
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Andrea Willis, chief medical officer at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to get the latest details.
What is collective trauma? 5 steps to understanding your feelings, getting help & taking action
Natasha D. Bonner, behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that collective trauma is any reaction people have to a traumatic event that affects our whole society.
What is long COVID? 7 things we know about post-COVID
Dr. Andrea Willis, chief medical officer for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says 10-30% of COVID patients may experience long COVID.
10 things you may not know about blood donation in Tennessee
Tennessee has a blood shortage. During the past year, the Red Cross estimated that Tennessee was short roughly 2,700 pints of blood a month.
Machelle’s story: Navigating her way through allergies and asthma
Machelle Lewis, a health navigator for BlueCare Tennessee, talks about the steps she takes to control what triggers her allergies and asthma.
4 unhealthy pandemic habits that may have a hold on you — and how to break free
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.
Diabetes guide: Facts about type 1, type 2, gestational & prediabetes
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says more than 30% of Tennesseans will be affected by diabetes at some point.
What is “gray area” drinking? Exploring 8 signs of the mild alcohol use disorder
Tracy Terpstra, licensed mental health therapist and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says gray area drinking is a term for people who fall between being a problem drinker and consuming alcohol responsibly.