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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

Heidi Godman
Making peace with holiday buffets

Heidi Godman
Adopt a Mediterranean diet now for better health later

Diseases & Conditions
For borderline underactive thyroid, drug therapy isn’t always necessary

Heidi Godman
Above-normal blood sugar linked to dementia

Heart Health
Checking blood pressure at home pays off

Heart Health
Move over Mediterranean—a vegetarian diet is equally good for health

Heidi Godman
Extra protein is a decent dietary choice, but don’t overdo it

Exercise & Fitness
Which is better for keeping your mind fit: physical or mental activity?

Heidi Godman
Your well-being: more than just a state of mind

Child & Teen Health
Think fast when kids want fast food

Heidi Godman
‘Tis the season—for the flu

Exercise & Fitness
Losing weight and belly fat improves sleep

Heidi Godman
4 tips for preventing neck strain when using a tablet computer

Heart Health
Lycopene-rich tomatoes linked to lower stroke risk

Heart Health
Non-alcoholic red wine may lower blood pressure

Pain
Migraines: Stop them before they start

Heidi Godman
Self-help videos to stop vertigo work for some, not all

Exercise & Fitness
Don’t gauge exercise benefits on weight loss alone

Heidi Godman
Medication errors a big problem after hospital discharge

Exercise & Fitness
Backyard gardening: grow your own food, improve your health

Heidi Godman
Early steps toward an Alzheimer’s vaccine

Exercise & Fitness
Natural “exercise” hormone transforms fat cells

Heidi Godman
Eating for pleasure easier to overdo than eating when hungry

Heart Health