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.
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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.
Body fat 101: Understanding the different kinds + 4 tips to manage it
Tyler Waclawski, certified exercise physiologist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, explains body fat and its functions.
10 facts about arthritis: symptoms, risk factors, treatments & more
Dr. Sharon Moore-Caldwell, a medical director for BlueCare Tennessee, says arthritis is commonly seen in wrists, knees and ankles, but it can affect any joint.
10 things you don’t know about your skin
“Skin is an organ in and of itself, and it’s the largest one we have,” says Dr. Daniel Cusator, a medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
10 facts to know about alcohol + how to gauge your alcohol use
Dr. Judith Overton, a psychiatrist and medical director for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, says our cultural acceptance of drinking makes it dangerous.
My COVID-19 vaccine story: Jamie Pate
One BlueCross case manager shares how her own battle with COVID-19 impacted her decision to get a vaccine.