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Darlene Carroll sits at a table outside.

Darlene’s story: ‘It was scary to hear I’d had a heart attack’

Written by Marie Mosley

BlueCross employee Darlene Carroll talks about the symptoms that sent her for help and how she’s working to stay healthy.

Swallowing 101: How it works, risk factors & 5 tips for a healthy esophagus

Written by Ashley Brantley

Dr. Gordon Peters, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that swallowing disorders are fairly common as we age.

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Guide to Parkinson’s disease: 4 symptoms to know + risk factors, diagnosis & treatment

Written by Ashley Brantley

Dr. Ghiath Almasri, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides the facts about PD, the condition that affects 16,000 Tennesseans.

Ovarian cancer 101: Prevalence, risk factors and what to know

Written by Ashley Brantley

Dr. Edwin Thorpe, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says while there is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer, there are a few things you can do that may lower your risk.

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What is cognitive behavioral therapy? Why CBT is simpler than it sounds (and who should try it)

Written by Ashley Brantley

Dominique Winters, a utilization manager at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says CBT is a simple, effective treatment for everything from anxiety to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

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The facts about antidepressants + 5 things to know before starting one

Written by Ashley Brantley

Karissa Hyrchuk, licensed clinical social worker at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what antidepressants treat, their side affects and benefits.