3 ways to prepare for a weather event
Jamie Hubbard, a safety specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says being prepared for a disaster can help reduce the chances of you or your family getting injured when one occurs.
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High blood pressure? Avoid these foods
Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, gives tips to reduce your health risks by managing your food consumption.
How stress impacts your health
Dr. Kelly Askins, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how stress impacts our health and how we can stay healthier over the long run.
What you need to know about secondary trauma
Dr. Jill Amos, a licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains secondary trauma and how to get help if you or a loved one is experiencing it.
Why are mammograms important and what to expect when you get one?
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, to learn why getting screened for breast cancer is important and what to expect during this screening.
How to avoid and repel mosquitos in Tennessee
Mosquitos should be taken seriously. They’re not just a source of annoying and itchy bites. Mosquitos can transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika, and West Nile Virus.
7 ways to help increase your child’s wellness
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says you can nurture your child’s wellness by taking some small steps every day.
7 health screenings every male needs and when to get them
Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says screenings are important because they’re about prevention and early detection so those with a diagnosis can be treated more easily.
Resilience: how to bounce back from life’s challenges
If it’s hard for you to recover from a difficult situation, you may want to work on enhancing your resilience, says Katie Valentino, a behavioral health peer support specialist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Megan’s story: loosening the grip of anxiety
“What seemed like small things to others could bring me to tears,” explains Megan, a nurse case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.