
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

Staying Healthy
Stopping a medication? Check first, quit safer

Exercise & Fitness
3 easy ways to strengthen your shoulders

Staying Healthy
Warding off germs this winter: What's helpful, what's not

Staying Healthy
UK study confirms Mediterranean lifestyle benefits

Mind & Mood
Does poor sleep diminish the cognitive benefits of exercise?

Mind & Mood
10 ways to find purpose in life

Mind & Mood
"Unsticking" sticky thoughts

Staying Healthy
Injuries and blood thinners: How to stop bleeding

Staying Healthy
Large study finds the sweet spot for daily step goals

Staying Healthy
Insider tips for a smooth recovery from cataract surgery

Pain
Winter activity workarounds for hands that hurt

Diseases & Conditions
Which skin creams are most effective for eczema?

Staying Healthy
Try this natural remedy to stay regular

Heart Health
Are you missing out on this crucial cardiovascular therapy?

Heart Health
Harvard study: Even weekend warriors achieve heart benefits

Staying Healthy
Ways to maximize your energy

Staying Healthy
The latest in medical alert systems

Staying Healthy
Do these activities hurt your knees?

Staying Healthy
Decoding medication instructions

Staying Healthy
Hidden causes of weight gain

Staying Healthy
What color is your tongue? What's healthy, what's not?

Staying Healthy
How to avoid this common pickleball injury

Diseases & Conditions
Ways to regain your sense of smell

Staying Healthy
Is your home blood pressure monitor accurate?

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