Blood pressure 101: understanding the numbers, risks & how to improve yours
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about blood pressure.
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Real story: how biking improved my physical and mental health during COVID-19
One woman shares how cycling helped improve her health when COVID shut down local gyms and parks and what she recommends for others who want to start riding a bike.
5 things you don’t know about your heart
More than half of of Tennesseans’ top 10 health challenges are related to heart health, from heart disease to high cholesterol.
6 tips for preventing a second heart attack
Dr. Ian Hamilton, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides 6 key things you can do to help prevent a second heart attack.
Cholesterol 101
Here’s what you need to know about the different kinds of cholesterol and what you can do if you need to improve your own.
Guide to Age-related Illness in Tennessee
It’s natural to have health concerns as you age, but there are certain issues we may need to pay extra attention to here in Tennessee. WellTuned talked to Dr. Catherine Payne, a BlueCross medical director and expert on aging, about 6 health issues to be aware of.
Mental Health Matters: Coping with Multiple Health Issues
Comorbidity is a term used when a person has 2 or more health conditions. Here’s what you need to know about managing multiple health conditions.
How Does Your Personality Affect Your Health?
Your personality guides your behaviors and habits, and both play a big part in your overall health. Here are 13 personality traits that may affect your health.
Why A Heart Attack May Look Different for Women
Heart disease is the most common cause of death for women in Tennessee. Here are some more subtle signs of heart attack women in particular need to look out for.
What is Culinary Medicine?
In Tennessee, many people struggle with chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and high cholesterol. Culinary medicine is one tool that can help control them. Here’s how.