Why Tennessee has a high rate of COPD
Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the high incidence of COPD in Tennessee correlates directly with high rate of smoking.
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8 ways to cope with seasonal allergies in Tennessee
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out how to cope with seasonal allergies.
The stages of colon cancer: why you need to catch it early
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out what you need to know about how colon cancer progresses.
10 ways to be mindful at work
Shawanna Grant, manager for organizational development for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, spoke to WellTuned about how to practice mindfulness on the job.
Angela’s story: keeping high blood pressure in check
Angela Maffett-Terry, a case management supervisor for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, shares her experience managing high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
8 ways to boost strength without a gym
Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how you can get exercise and build strength without a gym.
Sleep essential to good heart health
Dr. Andrew Vernon, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says, “People don’t often connect sleep to heart health, but they’re definitely related.”
How to avoid getting sick in cold winter months
“The winter months bring an increased risk of infections,” says Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
8 ways to protect your back from winter threats
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee certified exercise physiologist Tyler Waclawski shares ways can protect your back and spine during the harsh winter months.
9 ways to avoid the winter blues
“The ‘winter blues’ are real, and fairly common,” says Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.