The truth about food trends, vol. 2: Agave nectar, juice cleanses, coconut oil & more
Leslie Cornett, RDN at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, talks about agave nectar, juice cleanses, coconut water and more.
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Guide to glands: Exploring how our bodies regulate oil, sweat, hormones & more
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says glands help our bodies manage sleep, growth, mood — and so much more.
4 tips for plant-based eating — and 20 plant-based proteins to try
Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says eating more plants is often good nutritional advice for many health conditions.
Immune system disorders 101: signs, causes & common questions
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what happens when immune systems don’t work as they should.
10 facts to know about alcohol + how to gauge your alcohol use
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says our cultural acceptance of drinking makes it dangerous.
Hair loss & your health: Answering 5 questions about genetics, causes & treatment
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses causes and treatments.
Real story: don’t let common heart attack symptoms go unnoticed
One Tennessee man talks about his heart condition and what he noticed prior to his diagnosis
Hearing loss: causes, signs & how to protect your hearing
Dr. Audrey Atkins, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says hearing loss can make it difficult to connect with each other as we normally would.
How often should you weigh yourself? One dietitian answers 5 key questions
For many Tennesseans struggling with obesity, diabetes or heart disease, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a worthy goal.
Burnout culture 101: how to fight emotional exhaustion at work and at home
The concept was traditionally applied to the workplace, says Dr. Deborah Gatlin, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. But recently it’s become relevant to more than that.