Is your teen sleep deprived? + How to address it
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, warns that sleep-deprived teens have a higher incidence of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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4 things you need to know about childhood obesity
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a physician and medical director for BlueCare of Tennessee, discusses this health challenge affecting Tennessee children, where 38% are either overweight or obese.
Kendra’s story: from couch to half marathon
Kendra Satterwhite shares tips for getting started running, what she learned about training for a half marathon and how to get ready for race day.
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.”
12 ways to keep your bladder healthy
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Lakisha Crigler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to uncover helpful information about your bladder and how to keep it healthy.
4 unhealthy pandemic habits that may have a hold on you — and how to break free
Tracy Terpstra, licensed mental health therapist and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says identifying the unhealthy habits that may be affecting you is the only way to reset.
Darlene’s story: ‘It was scary to hear I’d had a heart attack’
BlueCross employee Darlene Carroll talks about the symptoms that sent her for help and how she’s working to stay healthy.
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.
5 tips for parenting during difficult times such as COVID-19
Dr. Kelly Askins, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says stress isn’t going away anytime soon.
7 lifestyle changes that may help reduce your breast cancer risk
Dr. Lisa Staton, medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, says breast cancer prevention starts with screening.