Another reason to reduce screen time: your eyes
Dr. Felicia Baxter, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says spending an additional hour staring at a screen increases the risk of nearsightedness by 21 percent.
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When should you seek help for your aching back?
Dr. Gordon Peters, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips to reduce your chances of injuring your back and developing back pain.
5 food safety tips for the farmers’ market
Melissa Perry, a registered dietitian with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides tips for a safe experience with your farmers’ market bounty.
What to know + ask to help your child or teen manage behavioral health medications
Dr. Deborah Gatlin, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says when medications are prescribed, it’s important to see treatment of a mental health condition in the same light as treating a medical condition.
Which vegetables pack the most nutrients?
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Registered Dietician Ashley Kiser thinks the white potato is underrated as a vegetable.
Why more people are experiencing stomach problems + how to manage them
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Monica Peeler to learn why more people are experiencing problems that affect their stomachs.
How to cope with seasonal allergies in Tennessee
Dr. Audrey Atkins, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains seasonal allergies and how to address them.
5 benefits of having a workout buddy
Benjamin Johnson, an employee wellbeing specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says a workout buddy can make any activity more enjoyable and motivating.
10 ways to avoid burnout
Dr. Deobrah Gatlin, a child psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says if every day seems like a bad day, you might be experiencing burnout.
Tennesseans lag in colon cancer screening
Dr. Lisa Staton, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that colorectal cancer screening is critical to prevention and early treatment.