4 steps to build employee health and fitness initiatives that work
Kami Neeley, director of strategic wellness consulting at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says modern employees expect their company to support them as a whole person.
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What is a COPD flare up? How to identify & handle COPD exacerbations
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how to spot the signs of a COPD flare up before things get serious.
Diabetes guide: Facts about type 1, type 2, gestational & prediabetes
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says more than 30% of Tennesseans will be affected by diabetes at some point.
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.
Guide to Parkinson’s disease: 4 symptoms to know + risk factors, diagnosis & treatment
Dr. Ghiath Almasri, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides the facts about PD, the condition that affects 16,000 Tennesseans.
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.
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.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy? Why CBT is simpler than it sounds (and who should try it)
Dominique Winters, a utilization manager at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says CBT is a simple, effective treatment for everything from anxiety to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
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.
Why do we need to drink water? The answers to 5 common hydration questions
Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that every reaction that occurs in your body requires water.