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.
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7 health screenings every male needs and when to get them
Dr. Bertram Prosser, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says screenings are important because they’re about prevention and early detection so those with a diagnosis can be treated more easily.
How to make the most of your telehealth visit
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says patients continue to opt for telehealth because it offers benefits that are important to them.
Megan’s story: loosening the grip of anxiety
“What seemed like small things to others could bring me to tears,” explains Megan, a nurse case manager with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Want to break a habit? Use the 3D approach: delay, distract and decide
Katie Valentino, a behavioral health peer support specialist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says the 3D approach is a tool kit for handling urges or impulses.
How do asthma medications work?
Dr. Jamiyla Bracey, a pharmacist with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the different quick relief and long acting asthma medications and how they work.
How alcohol affects your brain
Dr. Judith L. Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says alcohol affects how your brain works, and that’s important to consider when you are deciding whether you want to drink or not.
You might have a higher risk for colon cancer than you think
Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains colon cancer risk factors and what to do about them.
5 reasons you may always feel cold
Dr. Chris Andershock, a corporate medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains why some people are always cold—and what they might need to do about it.
Should you shower every day? 5 factors to consider
Dr. Ian Bushell, a medical director with BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses how often the average person should bathe.