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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

Having a hobby tied to happiness and well-being featured image

Mind & Mood

Having a hobby tied to happiness and well-being

Uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes tied to severe COVID-19 outcomes featured image

Diseases & Conditions

Uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes tied to severe COVID-19 outcomes

When should you hire in-home help or health aides? featured image

Staying Healthy

When should you hire in-home help or health aides?

Warding off germs this winter: What's helpful, what's not featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

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

3 easy ways to strengthen your shoulders featured image

Exercise and Fitness

3 easy ways to strengthen your shoulders

Stopping a medication? Check first, quit safer featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Stopping a medication? Check first, quit safer

CPAP machines and masks: Which ones are right for you? featured image

Diseases & Conditions

CPAP machines and masks: Which ones are right for you?

Holiday joy can bring painful joint inflammation featured image

Diseases & Conditions

Holiday joy can bring painful joint inflammation

Curcumin supplements might ease meal-related discomfort featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Curcumin supplements might ease meal-related discomfort

Loneliness vs. isolation: Which one is worse? featured image

Mind & Mood

Loneliness vs. isolation: Which one is worse?

Quick bursts of activity tied to reduced cancer risks in people who don't exercise featured image

Cancer

Quick bursts of activity tied to reduced cancer risks in people who don't exercise

Insider tips for a smooth recovery from cataract surgery featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Insider tips for a smooth recovery from cataract surgery

UK study confirms Mediterranean lifestyle benefits featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

UK study confirms Mediterranean lifestyle benefits

Does poor sleep diminish the cognitive benefits of exercise? featured image

Mind & Mood

Does poor sleep diminish the cognitive benefits of exercise?

10 ways to find purpose in life featured image

Mind & Mood

10 ways to find purpose in life

Mind & Mood

"Unsticking" sticky thoughts

Large study finds the sweet spot for daily step goals featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Large study finds the sweet spot for daily step goals

Injuries and blood thinners: How to stop bleeding featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Injuries and blood thinners: How to stop bleeding

Winter activity workarounds for hands that hurt featured image

Pain

Winter activity workarounds for hands that hurt

Which skin creams are most effective for eczema? featured image

Diseases & Conditions

Which skin creams are most effective for eczema?

Are you missing out on this crucial cardiovascular therapy? featured image

Heart Health

Are you missing out on this crucial cardiovascular therapy?

Harvard study: Even weekend warriors achieve heart benefits featured image

Heart Health

Harvard study: Even weekend warriors achieve heart benefits

Ways to maximize your energy featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Ways to maximize your energy

Try this natural remedy to stay regular featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Try this natural remedy to stay regular

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