3 reasons you need to take your statins
Nearly one-third of Tennesseans have high cholesterol. For many, their treatment plan includes a prescription for a statin.
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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.”
How to avoid getting sick in cold winter months
“The winter months bring an increased risk of infections,” says Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Pap tests and well-woman exams 101
Dr. Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains changes in testing guidelines.
Radon 101: what you need to know about the second-leading cause of lung cancer
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains what you need to know about radon exposure.
8 ways to protect your back from winter threats
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee certified exercise physiologist Tyler Waclawski shares ways can protect your back and spine during the harsh winter months.
9 ways to avoid the winter blues
“The ‘winter blues’ are real, and fairly common,” says Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
What you need to know about RSV
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out what we should know about RSV.
10 tips to help you to stop smoking
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says quitting smoking requires mental, emotional, and physical commitment.
How to add multicultural flair to your comfort food this winter
Leslie Cornett, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says cold weather can make us crave food that gives us warmth.