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
Staying Healthy
Tips to choose the best lens for cataract surgery
Staying Healthy
What's that shoulder sound?
Diseases & Conditions
Brushing off heart failure symptoms
Mind & Mood
Spotting memory loss in a loved one
Mind & Mood
Can a little bit of exercise lower your depression risk?
Staying Healthy
Time-restricted eating doesn't appear to boost weight loss
Staying Healthy
More blood pressure medication recalls
Staying Healthy
Braces aren't just for teens
Staying Healthy
Use strength training to help ward off chronic disease
Mind & Mood
What you need to know about aphasia
Staying Healthy
Should you read your doctor's notes?
Staying Healthy
A new angle on aging in place: The virtual village
Diseases & Conditions
Corneal transplants becoming more common
Mind & Mood
Protein intake associated with less cognitive decline
Staying Healthy
How much exercise does it take to avoid heart problems in your 70s?
Diseases & Conditions
What's the best sleep position to combat heartburn?
Exercise & Fitness
Rowing or paddling after age 60
Diseases & Conditions
Is it okay to use proton-pump inhibitors on demand?
Diseases & Conditions
Warning: Older age makes you vulnerable to the summer heat
Staying Healthy
What to do when your kids confront you about your health
Staying Healthy
The best ways to identify processed foods
Heart Health
Reset your heart health
Cancer
Home screening options for colorectal cancer
Staying Healthy
Even small increases in daily exercise are tied to longevity
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
