Beauty product 101: What you do & don’t want in makeup & grooming products
Dr. Monica Peeler, medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says ingredients in makeup can be confusing, but it’s important to know what’s in your favorites.
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Body odor 101: What is body odor? Why we smell — and 3 simple tips to tame it
Dr. Lakisha Crigler, a medical director at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains the causes of body odor and how to manage it.
Why do we need to drink water? The answers to 5 common hydration questions
Melissa Perry, registered dietitian-nutritionist for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains that every reaction that occurs in your body requires water.
Tennessee guide to lung health: how to manage common challenges
Dr. Ian Bushell, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says Tennesseans are more likely to have occupational and geographical exposures that can affect our lungs.
7 foods and drinks that are good for your teeth and breath
According to dental experts, some foods not only help build healthy teeth, they also help your mouth clear bacteria and acid while you’re eating them.
Fall prevention Q&A: The facts, the causes & how to react if you do fall
Two BlueCross experts explain the major factors behind falls and provide tips for avoiding them.
Want to improve your health in 60 seconds? Try these 10 tips
Here is some bite-sized information to boost your health IQ as well as actions to take to improve your health.
What causes a migraine? How to tell the difference between a headache & a migraine
Dr. Susan Owensby, a family medicine physician and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, discusses this condition that 30% of people will experience at some point in their lives.
Anemia 101: Causes, symptoms and why it often goes untreated
WellTuned spoke with Dr. John Calvin Channell, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, to learn about this condition that affects up to 30% of people, yet few know exactly what it is.
My COVID-19 vaccine story: Shamila Montgomery
One BlueCross employee shares how she decided to get vaccinated, how she felt after and how she’s feeling now.