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11 Fruits and Veggies to Eat Year-Round in Tennessee

Here are 11 kinds of produce you can find in Tennessee year-round.

Adult Health Check Guide: What to Get Screened for and When

Check out this list and see if you are missing any of these important health screenings. If you’re not sure, talk to your doctor.

Senior Health Spotlight: How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?

Written by Ashley Brantley

Walking for 20 minutes a day has been shown to prevent injury and enhance quality of life.

What Your Weight Can (And Can’t) Tell You About Your Health

Written by Ashley Brantley

Can you be healthy at any weight? It’s a complex question. WellTuned asked Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to explain.

Guide to Age-related Illness in Tennessee

Written by Ashley Brantley

It’s natural to have health concerns as you age, but there are certain issues we may need to pay extra attention to here in Tennessee. WellTuned talked to Dr. Catherine Payne, a BlueCross medical director and expert on aging, about 6 health issues to be aware of.

What is Culinary Medicine?

Written by Ashley Brantley

In Tennessee, many people struggle with chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol. Culinary medicine is one tool that can help control them. Here’s how.

A Guide To The Mediterranean Diet

Written by Ashley Brantley

Studies show that people in the Mediterranean tend to be happier and more active, they don’t suffer from the same rates of disease, and they live longer. Here are the 9 nutritional principles they live by.