Females & vision loss: What women need to know about eye health now
Dr. Lakisha Crigler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says females are more likely than men to experience sight-threatening issues.
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How what we eat affects our brain (and what to eat to boost your brain power)
Erica Fleming, registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how healthy eating is essential for memory, mood and focus.
How to read a nutrition label, from serving size and added sugars to trans fats
Reena Panjwani, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there are opportunities to make nutrition labels work for our personal health needs.
10 facts to know about colorectal cancer in Tennessee now
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that screening tests for colorectal cancer have improved in the past few decades.
Cortisol 101: How the “get-out-of-bed” hormone works (and what happens when it doesn’t)
WellTuned spoke with Dr. John Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn what cortisol has to do with stress.
How do pharmacy benefits work? A guide to pharmacy terms and benefits + 5 key tips
Dr. Crystal Cooper, clinical pharmacist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains key terms and provides tips for making the most of your prescription plan.
Is there such a thing as a ‘love hormone’? Exploring the effects of oxytocin
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee’s Laura Apyan says oxytocin is called “the love hormone” because of the role it plays in human bonding.
What is heart failure? How to spot the signs + why it’s different from cardiac arrest
Dr. Ian Hamilton, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says while many of us know how to spot a heart attack, we’re less likely to know how to spot heart failure.
5 questions to ask any time you start a new medication
Dr. Jodie Kennedy, clinical pharmacist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says when picking up a new medication, we have an opportunity to get expertise from the pharmacist.
12 reasons breast cancer is more common today
Laura Apyan, Women’s Health Case Manager and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why females living now may be more likely to get breast cancer than prior generations.