What new moms need to know about postpartum care
Dr. Edwin Thorpe Jr., a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that the postpartum visit is an important safety net that helps ensure a mother’s long-term health.
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5 reasons to add sweet potatoes to your fall menu
Ashley Kiser, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the health benefits of sweet potatoes, and provides recipe ideas to try.
Why now is the perfect time to get your flu shot
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the best time to get your flu shot is before the flu starts spreading in your area.
5 healthy summer drinks to keep you hydrated
Karen Lawson, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides recipes for 5 refreshing and healthy drinks for you to enjoy.
Expert Q&A: how child checkups can have lifelong impacts
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee medical director and pediatrician, to learn about the value of regular preventive care for children and teens.
Should you walk before or after a meal?
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Registered Dietitian Shaina Gross explains how the timing of your walk affects your health.
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.
Which vegetables pack the most nutrients?
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Registered Dietician Ashley Kiser thinks the white potato is underrated as a vegetable.
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