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
Exercise and Fitness
The best exercises for your warm-up
Healthy aging and longevity
Programs to sharpen your driving skills
Diet and nutrition
Steak and burger substitutes to satisfy a carnivore
Mind & Mood
6 myths about dementia
Healthy aging and longevity
Doing any aerobic activity regularly may help you live longer
Diseases & Conditions
The latest thinking on dry eye treatments
Exercise and Fitness
Do activity trackers make us exercise more?
Healthy aging and longevity
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
Men's Health
Leaking a little urine: It's not just a female problem
Pain
Relieve low back pain with stretching
Healthy aging and longevity
Want a longer, happier life? Consider using apps
Healthy aging and longevity
Resources to find a medical wingman
Heart Health
3 simple swaps for better heart health
Mind & Mood
Getting stuck in long-term grief
Healthy aging and longevity
Better balance may mean a longer life
Mind & Mood
Poor handgrip strength in midlife linked to cognitive decline
Healthy aging and longevity
Simple core strengtheners for every day of the week
Diseases & Conditions
Do you fall down when you stand up?
Healthy aging and longevity
Even with a little sugar, coffee may still be good for health
Healthy aging and longevity
Navigating "doctor speak"
Diet and nutrition
Easy, delicious summer veggie meals will help stretch your food budget
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
