What irritability is telling you about your health
WellTuned spoke with Laura Bertrand, licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about the signs of irritability and ways to combat it.
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Social media spotlight: 5 ways to protect your mental health online
Laura Bertrand, licensed professional counselor and mental health expert at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains how constantly scrolling through news that’s depressing, scary or frustrating takes a toll on your health.
Acute lower back pain 101: causes, treatments & prevention
Tyler Waclawski, a certified exercise physiologist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides 5 steps to prevent lower back pain.
COVID-19: things to consider as you navigate public spaces
Dr. Andrea Willis, chief medical officer of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee offers guidance on navigating public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 tips for navigating difficult conversations
Rhonda Roper, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee behavioral health clinical director, offers guidance on navigating difficult conversations.
10 ways to build resilience in your life
Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that resilience is a skill everyone can learn to help cope with change or challenges.
Is silence good for your health?
WellTuned talked to Virginia A. Bizzell, licensed counselor and behavioral health expert for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about how noise and silence affect our bodies.
Asthma guide: Causes, triggers & how COVID-19 factors in
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director in care management for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says people with asthma are at no higher risk of getting COVID-19 than anybody else. But they should continue taking their medications as prescribed and contact their doctor immediately if they notice any changes in their asthma symptoms.
Real story: living outside with an asthma diagnosis
Dr. Baxter says it’s easy to attribute some symptoms of allergies and asthma to more common conditions. But as someone who has also had asthma since childhood, she knows the importance of diagnosing these as early in life as possible.
COVID-19 & mental health: 5 signs of concern & tips for coping
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides ways to maintain mental health while social distancing.