What are statins? Exploring the cholesterol-lowering medication
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Ian Hamilton, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about statins and how they work.
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Cholesterol 101
Here’s what you need to know about the different kinds of cholesterol and what you can do if you need to improve your own.
Alecia’s story: Living with and pushing back on a family history of heart disease
“I often say that I have a heart that’s pieced together. But it lets me be here for my kids and grandkids,” Alecia says.
Can’t smell? Don’t ignore that
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says loss of smell that occurs without a cold or allergies or persists for several weeks should be evaluated by a physician.
Why Tennesseans with diabetes shouldn’t skip their eye exams
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says early detection of retinopathy can allow treatment to begin before further damage occurs.
Leg cramps? It might be peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Dr. Ian Hamilton, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains PAD symptoms, risk factors and treatment options.
What’s the difference between heart failure, heart attack and cardiac arrest?
Dr. David Wendt, a Chattanooga-based cardiologist and consulting physician for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people sometimes use these terms interchangeably, but they describe different things.
Blood pressure explained + why it matters
Dr. Catherine Payne, senior medical director for BlueCare, says that high blood pressure is often called “the silent killer” since most people don’t show any obvious symptoms
Are mushrooms the new brain food?
Susan Thomas, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says when we think about healthy food choices, mushrooms should definitely be on the list.
What you need to know about diabetic retinopathy
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says early diagnosis and treatment can improve vision and prevent further vision loss.