Strength training over decades linked to longer life
Loneliness linked to cognitive decline and early death
Taking breaks from sitting to move around may lower cancer risk
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lower the need for knee replacement
Senator's death calls attention to aortic dissection
Peptides: What they are, potential benefits, and safety concerns
Atherosclerosis: Can AI help your doctor detect it?
Lose more weight and protect your heart by pairing exercise with eating fewer calories
Cardiac amyloidosis: Better detection and new treatments
American Cancer Society expands testing recommendations for colorectal cancer screening
Heidi Godman
Managing Director
Heidi Godman directs all news gathering for Harvard Health Publishing, and also directs the curation and production of HHP's four monthly subscription publications (the Harvard Health Letter, Harvard Heart Letter, Harvard Men's Health Watch, and Harvard Women's Health Watch). Previously, Heidi served as the executive editor of the Harvard Health Letter. She was also an award-winning television news anchor and medical reporter.
Posts by Heidi Godman
Diseases & Conditions
Tips for getting used to over-the-counter hearing aids
Healthy aging and longevity
Protect your skin from serious burns
Exercise and Fitness
Exercises to try in the pool right now
Pain
Time for a new knee? Ask these questions first
Diseases & Conditions
Harvard study: Ditching sugary drinks tied to reduced diabetes complications
Mind & Mood
Even a little socializing is linked to longevity
Heart Health
Can a smart watch detect early risks for certain heart problems?
Diseases & Conditions
Advances in varicose vein treatment
Healthy aging and longevity
3 types of therapists to help you improve daily function
Healthy aging and longevity
The best sun-protective clothing
Diseases & Conditions
Coping with recurring vertigo
Healthy aging and longevity
Harvard-led study: Yoga fights frailty
Healthy aging and longevity
Blood pressure measurements vary widely at the doctor's office
Diseases & Conditions
Irregular sleep patterns linked to atherosclerosis
Healthy aging and longevity
Better together: The many benefits of walking with friends
Brain health
Dementia: Coping with common, sometimes distressing behaviors
Healthy aging and longevity
Gardening may bring a harvest of health benefits
Mind & Mood
Can a healthy lifestyle ward off memory decline?
Healthy aging and longevity
Get more out of your daily walk
Healthy aging and longevity
Where can you go for blood work?
Healthy aging and longevity
Tools that help when it's hard to see
Heart Health
Appreciating golf's cardiovascular perks
Healthy aging and longevity
Preparing your feet for summer
Healthy aging and longevity
Caregivers: You deserve a break
Strength training over decades linked to longer life
Loneliness linked to cognitive decline and early death
Taking breaks from sitting to move around may lower cancer risk
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lower the need for knee replacement
Senator's death calls attention to aortic dissection
Peptides: What they are, potential benefits, and safety concerns
Atherosclerosis: Can AI help your doctor detect it?
Lose more weight and protect your heart by pairing exercise with eating fewer calories
Cardiac amyloidosis: Better detection and new treatments
American Cancer Society expands testing recommendations for colorectal cancer screening
