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.
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Do I have a money disorder? Spotting the signs of 12 common financial disorders
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee says that while not a formal diagnosis, a money disorder can definitely affect your health and well being.
Infant & toddler sign language: What is baby sign language? And should you try it?
Dr. Audrey Atkins, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says parents and teachers have started using sign language to help babies communicate before they’re able to form words verbally.
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.
10 facts you don’t know about high blood pressure & hypertension in Tennessee
Dr. Ian Bushell, family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, warns that high blood pressure is one of the most common ways to wear out your body prematurely.
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 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.
The facts about antidepressants + 5 things to know before starting one
Karissa Hyrchuk, licensed clinical social worker at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what antidepressants treat, their side affects and benefits.
5 tips for healthy holiday eating + 10 holiday foods that are good for you
Sarah Provence, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there are many ingredients people can build holiday recipes around that have health benefits.