What are essential nutrients? What they are, what they do & how to get enough
Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how many nutrients are truly essential and which ones they are.
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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.
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.
Dietary supplements 101: What you need to know before taking vitamins & minerals
Dr. Crystal Cooper, clinical pharmacist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what you should know about supplements.
Blood sugar 101: What it can tell you about your health
Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how blood sugar impacts our energy levels and overall health day-to-day.
Acting with empathy: How to interact with people who are blind or visually-impaired
Kaitlyn Edge, a digital analyst at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips everyone can use to be more compassionate and inclusive.
Fall prevention Q&A: The facts, the causes & how to react if you do fall
Two BlueCross experts explain the major factors behind falls and provide tips for avoiding them.
What causes a migraine? How to tell the difference between a headache & a migraine
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses this condition that 30% of people will experience at some point in their lives.
My COVID-19 vaccine story: Shamila Montgomery
One BlueCross employee shares how she decided to get vaccinated, how she felt after and how she’s feeling now.
What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? Symptoms, risk factors, types & treatment
MS is the most common chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system, yet most people don’t know much about it.