All posts tagged: preventive care

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.

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How to avoid getting sick in cold winter months

Written by Jennifer Larson

“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.

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8 ways to protect your back from winter threats

Written by Jennifer Larson

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

Written by Jennifer Larson

WellTuned spoke with Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to find out what we should know about RSV.

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12 ways to keep your bladder healthy

Written by Jennifer Larson

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.

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Signs of pancreatic cancer + ways to reduce your risk

Written by Jennifer Larson

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.

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Antioxidants 102: Free radicals, oxidative stress & inflammation (plus 5 tips for fighting them)

Written by Ashley Brantley

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.