Why Tennessee has a high rate of COPD
Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the high incidence of COPD in Tennessee correlates directly with high rate of smoking.
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Why it’s important to see your doctor after pregnancy
WellTuned spoke with Drs. Edwin Thorpe and Sharon Moore-Caldwell, medical directors for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out why these visits are important.
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.
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.
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.
12 ways to keep your bladder healthy
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Lakisha Crigler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to uncover helpful information about your bladder and how to keep it healthy.
Signs of pancreatic cancer + ways to reduce your risk
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why your pancreas is so important and how you can watch for symptoms of pancreatic cancer.
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.
Monkeypox 101: what you need to know
WellTuned spoke with Dr. Andrea Willis, chief medical officer at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to get the latest details.
Swallowing 101: How it works, risk factors & 5 tips for a healthy esophagus
Dr. Gordon Peters, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says that swallowing disorders are fairly common as we age.