How sugary beverages affect health in Tennessee (and what to drink instead)
Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says beverages can be a sneaky way of adding “empty” calories to your diet.
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Stress in 2020: 9 ways to protect your mental health
Dr. Bryan W. Heckman, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Meharry Medical College, says stressors people are facing now are real and very different.
Complete guide to root vegetables in Tennessee
Beets, carrots, radishes, yams — you’ve probably been eating root vegetables all of your life. But what exactly are root vegetables?
Breastfeeding guide for Tennessee moms (plus 5 tips to help)
Laura Apyan, maternity case manager and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that 92% of mothers report difficulty breastfeeding in the first week. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
Mental health matters: How to think and speak sensitively
WellTuned spoke with Rhonda Roper, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee behavioral health clinical director, to learn the right language to use when discussing mental health issues.
COVID-19: things to consider as you navigate public spaces
Dr. Andrea Willis, chief medical officer of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee offers guidance on navigating public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LGBTQ health spotlight: 10 health care needs to know
Del Ray Zimmerman, director of the Office for Diversity Affairs and LGBTQ Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, explains 10 unique health care needs LGBTQ individuals may have.
Kidney disease: what you need to know
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if you catch kidney disease early, it can be managed effectively.
The superfood guide
WellTuned talked to Leslie Cornett, registered dietitian and nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out what superfoods are and how you can incorporate them into your diet.
Spotting the signs: 12 symptoms of eating disorders
“For many people an unhealthy relationship with food starts early,” says Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. “It happens to people of every age, size, and gender.”