8 ways to increase the health benefits of walking
Aubrey Schmissrauter, an employee wellbeing specialist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses the health benefits of walking and how you can get the most out this activity.
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11 steps to being safe around the water
After decades of declines in drowning deaths in the U.S., they’ve increased in the last two years. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe around the water.
How to avoid and repel mosquitos in Tennessee
Mosquitos should be taken seriously. They’re not just a source of annoying and itchy bites. Mosquitos can transmit diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Zika, and West Nile Virus.
Real Story: Derek Hosey and Grind City Cycling Club
“Anyone can come ride with us,” says Grind City Cycling founder Derek Hosey. “We get together, ride bikes, have fun, and talk about life.”
7 activities to do with your children
Summer is a great time for family activities and making memories. However, many options are time consuming and expensive. Here are ideas for family fun that you can do before you run out of summer.
6 summer health questions answered
Is it safe to drink out of a garden hose? Do you have to wait an hour after eating before swimming? Dr. Chris Andershock, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides answers to some common summer questions.
8 ways to beat the heat in Tennessee
Summer in Tennessee can feel like a never-ending heat wave. Dr. Chris Andershock shares the dangers of overheating in the hot temperatures and the best ways to avoid it.
Kendra’s story: from couch to half marathon
Kendra Satterwhite shares tips for getting started running, what she learned about training for a half marathon and how to get ready for race day.
5 ways to avoid tick-borne diseases
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses Tennessee’s ticks and how you can avoid them – and the diseases they spread.
7 things you need to know about concussions
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about what we should know about concussions.