People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Rosacea treatments: What works?
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Naturally gluten-free foods
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
Joyce Hendley
Staff Writer
Joyce Hendley is a staff writer who contributes articles to Harvard Health Publishing’s flagship website and its four newsletters: the Harvard Health Letter, Harvard Heart Letter, Harvard Women’s Health Watch, and Harvard Men’s Health Watch. She is an award-winning writer and editor who is passionate about exploring the connections between food and health. A longtime nutrition journalist and a former food editor, her work has appeared in dozens of health-focused sites, publications, and cookbooks, including EatingWell, WW, Diabetic Living, The American Diabetes Association, and the Institute of Natural Medicine. Based in Cortez, Florida, Joyce is also an adjunct lecturer in public communication at the University of Vermont. She holds a master’s degree in nutrition and food science from New York University.
Posts by Joyce Hendley
Diet and nutrition
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Diet and nutrition
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Diet and nutrition
Naturally gluten-free foods
Heart Health
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Cancer
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
Diet and nutrition
Oxalates, lectins, and phytates: Do these plant compounds sabotage your health?
Diet and nutrition
MIND diet: Eating for better brain health
Diet and nutrition
What to eat on the DASH diet
Skin and hair health
Antihistamines may not offer meaningful relief from eczema symptoms
Immune and infectious diseases
FDA approves first mRNA-based flu vaccine
Diet and nutrition
Are you eating too much fiber?
Diet and nutrition
Greek yogurt: Health benefits, protein content, and how to choose the best option
Diet and nutrition
Healthy breakfast ideas to support energy and metabolism
Brain health
Fast-walking "super-movers" may have sharper brains as they age
Diet and nutrition
Harvard study: Early sweet-drink habits tied to high blood pressure later in life
Diet and nutrition
Diverticulitis diet: Foods to avoid during and after a flare up
Cancer
American Cancer Society expands testing recommendations for colorectal cancer screening
Diet and nutrition
A guide to the DASH diet
Diet and nutrition
Harvard study links ultra-processed foods to higher rates of cognitive decline, dementia
Diet and nutrition
Are medically tailored meals right for you?
Weight loss
Calorie deficit explained: Is it a safe, sustainable approach to weight loss?
Diet and nutrition
The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
Diet and nutrition
How to recognize AI slop in online dietary advice
Diet and nutrition
For a healthy diet, focus on food quality
People who walk more or walk faster live longer, study finds
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Rosacea treatments: What works?
Carb cycling: What is it, and does it work?
Understanding orthorexia: Have your healthy eating goals gone too far?
Salmonella, E. coli, Cyclospora, and other germs that cause food poisoning: What you need to know
Melatonin or magnesium: Can either supplement help you sleep?
Naturally gluten-free foods
Shingrix shingles vaccine linked with lower heart disease risks
Harvard study: Healthier fats linked to longer life after prostate cancer diagnosis
