Recent Articles
An action plan to fight unhealthy inflammation
How to treat spider bites and when you need to see your doctor
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Skin care for aging skin: Minimizing age spots, wrinkles, and undereye bags
Medicare versus Medicaid: Key differences
Prostate cancer: Short-course radiation as effective as longer-term treatments
Lost a tooth? What to know about dental implants
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Evidence-based uses and unproven claims
Gatorade. Liquid IV. Do you need extra electrolytes?
Sexual violence can cast a long shadow on health
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
Staying Healthy
Engage your heart and brain, even when you're sitting
Staying Healthy
What's the right way to brush your teeth?
Diseases & Conditions
Over-the-counter hearing aids are finally available
Staying Healthy
Drinking black tea linked to longevity
Staying Healthy
Doing any aerobic activity regularly may help you live longer
Heart Health
Winterize your heart health
Exercise & Fitness
The best exercises for your warm-up
Staying Healthy
Programs to sharpen your driving skills
Nutrition
Steak and burger substitutes to satisfy a carnivore
Mind & Mood
6 myths about dementia
Diseases & Conditions
The latest thinking on dry eye treatments
Exercise & Fitness
Do activity trackers make us exercise more?
Staying Healthy
Sleep added to list of essential healthy heart habits
Diseases & Conditions
Research upholds use of supplements to slow macular degeneration
Diseases & Conditions
New thinking on glaucoma treatment
Diseases & Conditions
3 common mouth problems and how to cope with them
Staying Healthy
Want a longer, happier life? Consider using apps
Men's Health
Leaking a little urine: It's not just a female problem
Pain
Relieve low back pain with stretching
Staying Healthy
Resources to find a medical wingman
Heart Health
3 simple swaps for better heart health
Mind & Mood
Getting stuck in long-term grief
Staying Healthy
Better balance may mean a longer life
Mind & Mood
Poor handgrip strength in midlife linked to cognitive decline
Recent Articles
An action plan to fight unhealthy inflammation
How to treat spider bites and when you need to see your doctor
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Skin care for aging skin: Minimizing age spots, wrinkles, and undereye bags
Medicare versus Medicaid: Key differences
Prostate cancer: Short-course radiation as effective as longer-term treatments
Lost a tooth? What to know about dental implants
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Evidence-based uses and unproven claims
Gatorade. Liquid IV. Do you need extra electrolytes?
Sexual violence can cast a long shadow on health
