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
Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
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
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
Staying Healthy
Fall vaccination roundup
Staying Healthy
Simple core strengtheners for every day of the week
Staying Healthy
Navigating "doctor speak"
Diseases & Conditions
Do you fall down when you stand up?
Staying Healthy
Even with a little sugar, coffee may still be good for health
Nutrition
Easy, delicious summer veggie meals will help stretch your food budget
Staying Healthy
The little things that can improve your health
Mind & Mood
Living longer, without dementia
Staying Healthy
Does your advance directive really capture your wishes?
Staying Healthy
More benefits of a Mediterranean diet
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
Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
