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.
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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.
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?
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
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
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?
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
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.