How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good — is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
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
Drinking coffee linked to healthier hearts and longer lives
Staying Healthy
Podcasts to enhance your health IQ
Diseases & Conditions
Bothered by a stuffed-up nose?
Diseases & Conditions
It's not too late to save thinning hair
Exercise & Fitness
Reclaim your pre-pandemic function
Staying Healthy
3 New Year's medication resolutions
Mind & Mood
Holiday arguments brewing? Here's how to defuse them
Mind & Mood
Walking linked to lower dementia risk
Staying Healthy
Encouraging news for former smokers
Staying Healthy
Does one healthy habit make up for a poor one?
Staying Healthy
Kidney health quick-start guide
Staying Healthy
Should you hire a medical wingman?
Diseases & Conditions
Identifying arthritis in your fingers and thumbs
Diseases & Conditions
Are your medications keeping you up at night?
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
How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?
Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?
Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?
Healthier planet, healthier people
Counting steps is good — is combining steps and heart rate better?
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
