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Testosterone-blocking drugs boost heart disease risk when given in combination
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Parenting isn't easy: Two important skills can help
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Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?
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Do tattoos cause lymphoma?
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Hot weather hikes: Staying safe when temperatures spike
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Cannabis drinks: How do they compare to alcohol?
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What is Lewy body dementia?
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Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
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Ever read your medical record? Here's why you should
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Shining light on night blindness
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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
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Diseases & Conditions
Holiday joy can bring painful joint inflammation
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Diseases & Conditions
CPAP machines and masks: Which ones are right for you?
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Staying Healthy
Stopping a medication? Check first, quit safer
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Exercise & Fitness
3 easy ways to strengthen your shoulders
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Staying Healthy
Warding off germs this winter: What's helpful, what's not
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Staying Healthy
UK study confirms Mediterranean lifestyle benefits
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Mind & Mood
Does poor sleep diminish the cognitive benefits of exercise?
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Mind & Mood
10 ways to find purpose in life
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Mind & Mood
"Unsticking" sticky thoughts
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Staying Healthy
Injuries and blood thinners: How to stop bleeding
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Staying Healthy
Large study finds the sweet spot for daily step goals
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Staying Healthy
Insider tips for a smooth recovery from cataract surgery
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Pain
Winter activity workarounds for hands that hurt
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Diseases & Conditions
Which skin creams are most effective for eczema?
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Staying Healthy
Try this natural remedy to stay regular
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Heart Health
Are you missing out on this crucial cardiovascular therapy?
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Heart Health
Harvard study: Even weekend warriors achieve heart benefits
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Staying Healthy
Ways to maximize your energy
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Staying Healthy
The latest in medical alert systems
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Staying Healthy
Do these activities hurt your knees?
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Staying Healthy
Decoding medication instructions
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Staying Healthy
Hidden causes of weight gain
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Staying Healthy
What color is your tongue? What's healthy, what's not?
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Staying Healthy
How to avoid this common pickleball injury
Recent Blog Articles
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Testosterone-blocking drugs boost heart disease risk when given in combination
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Parenting isn't easy: Two important skills can help
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Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?
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Do tattoos cause lymphoma?
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Hot weather hikes: Staying safe when temperatures spike
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Cannabis drinks: How do they compare to alcohol?
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What is Lewy body dementia?
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Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
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Ever read your medical record? Here's why you should
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Shining light on night blindness