When should you schedule your annual physical and screenings?
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why appointment logjams occur at the beginning and end of the year.
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Why getting back to routine matters for your health
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says routines are important. They can reduce obesity, improve sleep and maintain mental health.
Fall allergies in Tennessee: What’s different from spring
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says even if you don’t suffer from spring allergies, you could be sensitive to allergens present during autumn.
7 reasons you may want to consider giving up alcohol
Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the benefits of going alcohol-free.
5 ways colder weather is good for you
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if you dread the need to bundle up, you might be surprised to learn that colder weather can actually be good for you.
The earlier, the better for colon cancer screenings
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Susan Owensby, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about these important colon cancer screenings.
Steroids 101: What are corticosteroids? Exploring the anti-inflammatory drug
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what steroids do and why they are prescribed.
What causes a migraine? How to tell the difference between a headache & a migraine
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses this condition that 30% of people will experience at some point in their lives.
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.
Mindy’s story: from an ER visit to the fight of her life
“My doctor said I had stage 4 rectal cancer,” Mindy recalls. “For someone with no family history of colorectal cancer, it was a shock. I was only 44. All I could think was ‘what do I do now?’.”