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
Understanding hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms
What could be causing your blurry vision?
Jenette Restivo
Health Writer; Assistant Director for Digital Content Creation and Engagement, Harvard Health Publishing
Jenette Restivo is a Health Content Writer and Assistant Director for Digital Content Creation and Engagement at Harvard Health Publishing. Jenette is a media professional with a 15+ year-career creating strategic content for broadcast, nonprofits, and websites. Jenette started her career in health editing at About.com. She reported for the medical unit of ABC News, and was a producer/writer of health, science and other documentaries for television channels such as PBS, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic. Jenette led communications efforts for a healthcare nonprofit called Primary Care Progress, and directed content strategy for the Children and Nature Network.
Posts by Jenette Restivo
Women's Health
Mastitis: What to do when your breasts are painfully inflamed
Diseases & Conditions
Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?
Nutrition
Low-carb snacks: Easy and healthy options for any time of day
Staying Healthy
Do products that claim to stop snoring actually work?
Nutrition
Low-carb foods: Nutritious choices for creating a sustainable diet that's lower in carbohydrates
Staying Healthy
DNR: What is a do-not-resuscitate order?
Nutrition
Myths and truths about vitamin C
Mind & Mood
Could couples therapy be right for you?
Pain
Sciatica: Gentle stretches to help relieve pain and improve mobility
Diseases & Conditions
What can cause blood in stool?
Staying Healthy
Can a quick snooze help with energy and focus? The science behind power naps
Mind & Mood
Hoarding: What to know about this mental health disorder
Staying Healthy
Digestive enzymes: How supplements like Lactaid and Beano can help with digestion
Nutrition
Low-calorie snacks: Healthy, delicious, and satisfying options
Staying Healthy
How to check for bed bugs — and what to do if you find them
Exercise & Fitness
HIIT workouts for older adults: A guide to safe and effective high-intensity interval training
Exercise & Fitness
An easy HIIT home workout for older adults
Exercise & Fitness
Calisthenics: An effective, low-frills way to stay fit
Diseases & Conditions
Vitiligo: Managing and living with this challenging skin condition
Staying Healthy
Muscle loss and protein needs in older adults
Diseases & Conditions
Restless legs syndrome: Self-care strategies for mild RLS
Diseases & Conditions
How to get rid of a sinus headache
Nutrition
Can you increase your metabolism?
Pain
Stretching and strengthening exercises to relieve and prevent lower back pain
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
Understanding hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms
What could be causing your blurry vision?
