
Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do

Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try

What is a PSA test and how is it used?

Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes

Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help

Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions

What could be causing your blurry vision?

Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes

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

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

Staying Healthy
New numbers about statin drug intolerance

Staying Healthy
"Light" meals linked to overeating

Staying Healthy
Reduce your fear of falling

Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do

Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try

What is a PSA test and how is it used?

Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes

Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help

Could tea tree oil help treat acne or athlete’s foot?

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): What to know if you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk for these conditions

What could be causing your blurry vision?

Avocado nutrition: Health benefits and easy recipes