How high blood pressure harms your health
Cholesterol's various forms
Risk factors for MCI and dementia
Handling tough decisions as a caregiver
How we make memories
Treating mild cognitive impairment
Are you at risk for high blood pressure?
Time for a medication check-up?
Stopping a medication?
How to fall without injury
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dr. Robert H. Shmerling is the former clinical chief of the division of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and is a current member of the corresponding faculty in medicine at Harvard Medical School. As a practicing rheumatologist for over 30 years, Dr. Shmerling engaged in a mix of patient care, teaching, and research. His research interests center on diagnostic studies in patients with musculoskeletal symptoms, and rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. He has published research regarding infectious arthritis, medical ethics, and diagnostic test performance in rheumatic disease. Having retired from patient care in 2019, Dr. Shmerling now works as a senior faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing.
Twitter: @RobShmerling
Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Where do you stand on bystander CPR?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Why it’s so hard to lose excess weight and keep it off: The Biggest Losers’ experience
Healthy aging and longevity
Knowing when to screen... and when to quit
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Dr. Google: The top 10 health searches in 2017
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Stem-cell transplant: A possible high-risk/high-reward treatment for scleroderma
Healthy aging and longevity
Vaccinations: More than just kid stuff
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
10 things you can do for your pet when it’s cold outside
Immune and infectious diseases
The flu is here — and so is a new advisory from the CDC
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Is "man flu" really a thing?
Healthy aging and longevity
Ask Dr. Rob about vitamin B12 deficiency
Healthy aging and longevity
The Couric-Jolie effect: When celebrities share their medical experiences
Mind & Mood
Ask Dr. Rob about OCD
Mind & Mood
Ask Dr. Rob about eating disorders
Diseases & Conditions
Ask Dr. Rob about piriformis syndrome
Heart Disease
Coconut oil: heart-healthy or just hype?
Healthy aging and longevity
Why does hair turn gray?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
What’s up with hiccups?
Mind & Mood
Right brain/left brain, right?
Heart Health
How’s your heart rate and why it matters?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Here’s something completely different for low back pain
Pain
Here's something completely different for low back pain
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Why coffee might ease your pain (especially if you’re a sleepy mouse)
Healthy aging and longevity
3 reasons to leave earwax alone
Diet and nutrition
Diet not working? Maybe its not your type
How high blood pressure harms your health
Cholesterol's various forms
Risk factors for MCI and dementia
Handling tough decisions as a caregiver
How we make memories
Treating mild cognitive impairment
Are you at risk for high blood pressure?
Time for a medication check-up?
Stopping a medication?
How to fall without injury
