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Let's not call it cancer
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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
Diseases & Conditions
Ways to regain your sense of smell
Staying Healthy
Is your home blood pressure monitor accurate?
Staying Healthy
Men, women, and red meat risk: Maybe both sexes should put down the burger
Cancer
Early breast cancer survival rates increasing
Exercise & Fitness
Exercise tied to reduced risks of dying from flu or pneumonia
Staying Healthy
3 group housing trends for the 60 and older set
Mind & Mood
Steps to spot the signs of hoarding
Pain
Surprising causes of neck pain
Staying Healthy
Study finds dog walking injuries are increasing
Women's Health
FDA approves first drug designed to treat hot flashes
Staying Healthy
More evidence that aging might be reversible
Staying Healthy
Don't get duped: Here's how to avoid online pharmacy risks
Exercise & Fitness
3 strategies for safer home workouts
Diseases & Conditions
Why are you coughing at night?
Staying Healthy
The secret to finding a primary care provider: Be flexible
Mind & Mood
Denial: How it hurts, how it helps, and how to cope
Exercise & Fitness
Orienteering: Great exercise and better thinking skills?
Heart Health
Can a smart watch detect early risks for certain heart problems?
Mind & Mood
Even a little socializing is linked to longevity
Diseases & Conditions
Harvard study: Ditching sugary drinks tied to reduced diabetes complications
Pain
Time for a new knee? Ask these questions first
Exercise & Fitness
Exercises to try in the pool right now
Staying Healthy
Protect your skin from serious burns
Diseases & Conditions
Tips for getting used to over-the-counter hearing aids
Recent Articles
Could couples therapy be right for you?
Is the portfolio diet the best diet ever?
Got a hangnail? Here's what to do
Winter hiking: Magical or miserable?
Sciatica: Gentle stretches to help relieve pain and improve mobility
Thinking about becoming a pescatarian? What you should know about the pescatarian diet
Let's not call it cancer
Chair exercises for seniors: Boosting strength, flexibility, and stamina
Why all the buzz about inflammation — and just how bad is it?
Chronic kidney disease: What to know about this common, serious condition
