Diabetes & COVID-19: get the facts + 5 tips to stay safe
WellTuned got the facts and advice from Dr. Jennifer Gholson, chief medical officer for Shared Health, a subsidiary of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
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Your guide to socially distant holidays
If you decide to host or attend a holiday gathering with people you don’t live with, there are steps you can take to make them a bit safer.
Intentional rest: what it really is and how to make the most of it
Jessica Love, a case manager with a focus in behavioral health programs at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to make the most of intentional rest.
5 tips for navigating difficult conversations
Rhonda Roper, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee behavioral health clinical director, offers guidance on navigating difficult conversations.
3 home improvement projects for the whole family
Tackling home improvement projects with your family is a great way to bond, stay busy and feel accomplished at the end of the day.
10 ways to build resilience in your life
Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that resilience is a skill everyone can learn to help cope with change or challenges.
Is silence good for your health?
WellTuned talked to Virginia A. Bizzell, licensed counselor and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about how noise and silence affect our bodies.
Asthma guide: Causes, triggers & how COVID-19 factors in
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people with asthma are at no higher risk of getting COVID-19 than anybody else. But they should continue taking their medications as prescribed and contact their doctor immediately if they notice any changes in their asthma symptoms.
Real story: living outside with an asthma diagnosis
Dr. Baxter says it’s easy to attribute some symptoms of allergies and asthma to more common conditions. But as someone who has also had asthma since childhood, she knows the importance of diagnosing these as early in life as possible.
What is occupational therapy (OT)?
From helping children with disabilities participate in school to providing support for older adults experiencing age-related changes, here’s what you need to know about OT.