6 benefits of a plant-based diet
Shaina Gross, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares what you need to know about the benefits of eating more plants in your diet.
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Sitting is unavoidable…but the threats to your health from it aren’t
Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says we spend too much time sitting. And that can be hazardous to our health.
Why it’s important to see your doctor after pregnancy
WellTuned spoke with Drs. Edwin Thorpe and Sharon Moore-Caldwell, medical directors for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out why these visits are important.
Cinnamon: is it the healthiest spice?
Cinnamon doesn’t just taste good. It’s also good for you, according to Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
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.
3 reasons you need to take your statins
Nearly one-third of Tennesseans have high cholesterol. For many, their treatment plan includes a prescription for a statin.
Sleep essential to good heart health
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.”
Fitness 101: your guide to pilates, yoga, and barre
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee certified exercise physiologist Tyler Waclawski says a new exercise routine can help with motivation and keep things from getting stale or repetitive.
What are legumes? Breaking down the benefits of beans, peas, nuts & more
WellTuned spoke with Sarah Provence, a registered dietitian nutritionist educator with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to understand all the reasons you should try legumes.
Signs of pancreatic cancer + ways to reduce your risk
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why your pancreas is so important and how you can watch for symptoms of pancreatic cancer.