The truth about food trends: organic, fresh vs. frozen, buying local & more
WellTuned spoke to Leslie Cornett, RDN, about organic or frozen produce, eggs, buying local and plant-based eating.
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Hair loss & your health: Answering 5 questions about genetics, causes & treatment
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses causes and treatments.
Real story: don’t let common heart attack symptoms go unnoticed
One Tennessee man talks about his heart condition and what he noticed prior to his diagnosis
15 quick tricks to add extra fruits & vegetables to your diet
Eating more produce doesn’t have to be hard, says Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Tennessee guide to mushrooms: varieties, nutritional value and more
WellTuned talked to David Wells, mushroom farmer and owner of Middle Tennessee’s HENOSIS, to learn what should you look for when buying mushrooms.
How often should you weigh yourself? One dietitian answers 5 key questions
For many Tennesseans struggling with obesity, diabetes or heart disease, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a worthy goal.
Allium 101: A guide to onions, garlic, leeks, chives & more
From onions to chives to scallions, here are some common kinds of allium and how to use them at home.
5 things you don’t know about your heart
More than half of of Tennesseans’ top 10 health challenges are related to heart health, from heart disease to high cholesterol.
6 tips for preventing a second heart attack
Dr. Ian Hamilton, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides 6 key things you can do to help prevent a second heart attack.
What is prediabetes?
WellTuned talked to Dr. Jennifer Gholson, a BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee medical director, about risk factors, symptoms, and steps everyone can take to improve their health, whether or not they have prediabetes.