Health literacy 101 + 5 ways you can help yourself
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, explains what you need to know about health literacy and how it affects you.
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How ears work + how to protect against hearing loss
Dr. Audrey Atkins, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says we make decisions every day that can have an impact on the health of our ears.
Bullying 101: How to identify and prevent bullying
Dr. Deborah Gatlin, a child psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says it’s important to understand bullying and how to address it.
7 steps to a safe Halloween (and alternatives to trick or treating)
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, says we should embrace the excitement of Halloween, but do so safely.
Breathing disorders 101: Bronchitis, COPD, lung cancer & more
In Tennessee, the most common lung issues are cancer, asthma and COPD. We can do better, and that starts with everyone understanding respiratory disorders so they can seek help when needed.
What is cultural trauma? The difference between collective trauma & cultural trauma
Cultural trauma happens when members of a group experience a horrendous event that affects members of their community for years to come.
Demystifying death: 7 facts you may not know about death
When it comes to death, everyone’s feelings are different. Some people are very afraid. Others aren’t at all.
Nutrition 101 + 3 key things you may not know about fat, calories & nutrition labels
Reading a nutrition label can be tricky. WellTuned created a guide for that, as well as some other key nutritional resources.
Collective trauma 102: How we process trauma + 5 tips for talking about it (with kids & adults)
Every generation has collectively traumatic events. For older generations, it might be WWII or the Vietnam War. For others, it might be 9/11, school shootings, or COVID-19.
Antioxidants 102: Free radicals, oxidative stress & inflammation (plus 5 tips for fighting them)
Leslie Cornett, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says there are certain foods you can eat to boost your antioxidant levels, such as squash, citrus, fish and crab.