No detox necessary
Brian Jones, a registered dietitian at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says detoxes may not provide tangible health benefits.
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Glycemic index 101
Reena Panjwani, registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains this tool that can help people understand and manage blood sugar.
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.
11 signs it’s time to see your eye doctor
Chattanooga ophthalmologist Dr. John Miller discusses issues that merit a call or visit to the eye doctor.
Inflammation 101
WellTuned talked to Reena Panjwani, a registered dietitian-nutritionist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, about what inflammation can tell us and how to control it.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is upon us
Dr. Judith Lynn Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that SAD is highly treatable.
Overcoming new year blues
Dr. Jill Amos, licensed behavioral health psychologist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, provides advice for overcoming post-holiday blues.
What to do when you have the flu
Dr. Jeanne James, chief medical officer for BlueCare Tennessee, gives some expert advice on what to do, and what not to do, when you have the flu.
Dense breasts: what you need to know
Dr. Lisa Staton, medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, explains that women with dense breasts tend to be at higher risk for breast cancer.
5 key things to know about washing your hands
Here’s everything you need to know about handwashing, from why you should do it to how to make sure you do it right.