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Heidi Godman
Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter
Heidi Godman is the executive editor of the Harvard Health Letter. Before coming to the Health Letter, she was an award-winning television news anchor and medical reporter for 25 years. Heidi was named a journalism fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and has been honored by the Associated Press, the American Heart Association, the Wellness Community, and other organizations for outstanding medical reporting. Heidi holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism from West Virginia University.
Posts by Heidi Godman

Nutrition
Easy ways to shop for healthful, cost-conscious foods

Mind & Mood
3 ways to create community and counter loneliness

Mind & Mood
Pouring from an empty cup? Three ways to refill emotionally

Mind & Mood
Holiday arguments brewing? Here’s how to defuse them

Staying Healthy
What’s the right way to brush your teeth?

Diseases & Conditions
The latest thinking on dry eye treatments

Heart Health
3 simple swaps for better heart health

Nutrition
Easy, delicious summer veggie meals will help stretch your food budget

Diseases & Conditions
Corneal transplants becoming more common

Staying Healthy
New Harvard tool helps fact-check cancer claims

Nutrition
Overeating? Mindfulness exercises may help

Diseases & Conditions
Taking an aging parent to the doctor? 10 helpful tips

Mind & Mood
Seeing red? 4 steps to try before responding

Staying Healthy
Gift giving for family or friends in assisted living

Staying Healthy
Caring for an aging parent? Tips for enjoying holiday meals

Diseases & Conditions
What to do when elective surgery is postponed

Mind & Mood
Can flavonoids help fend off forgetfulness?

Diseases & Conditions
Time to hire a caregiver? 3 tips to help

Diseases & Conditions
Is your vision impaired? Tips to cope

Nutrition
Returning to restaurants — and to healthy eating

Diseases & Conditions
Need physical therapy? 3 key questions your PT will ask

Staying Healthy
Mouth-watering summer fruits and vegetables to fill your plate

Heidi Godman
Simple, low-cost, low-tech brain training

Heidi Godman