Aldosterone overload: An underappreciated contributor to high blood pressure
Beyond statins: New ways to lower LDL cholesterol
Can you retrain your brain to stop excessive drinking?
For now, electric cars appear safe for people with implanted heart devices
What is a cardioversion procedure?
Finding and fixing a stiff, narrowed aortic valve
Can you stop blood thinners after an ablation for atrial fibrillation?
Reversing prediabetes may slash heart disease risk by half
Waking up to urinate at night affects blood pressure
VO2 max: What it is and how you can improve it
Lynne Christensen
Staff Writer
Lynne Christensen 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 has also authored Harvard Health Publishing special reports on a variety of health topics. Previously, she served as executive editor of the Cleveland Clinic Arthritis Advisor newsletter and executive editor of Focus on Healthy Aging, a newsletter of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Family Practice News, Genetic Engineering News, and publications of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. She developed patient education materials for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, and created award-winning reports on improving care for older adults. She earned a master’s degree at New York University.
Posts by Lynne Christensen
Bones and joints
How to treat shoulder impingement
Bones and joints
Advancements in knee replacement: More precise and personalized
Diseases & Conditions
Low vitamin D may raise risk for respiratory infections
Exercise and Fitness
Even small changes in physical activity may boost longevity
Pain
Don't wait to get help for back pain
Pain
Correcting how you walk may ease osteoarthritis knee pain
Mind & Mood
Sleep apnea linked to mental health conditions in middle and older age
Diseases & Conditions
Partial knee replacement as effective as total replacement for select patients
Mind & Mood
Prompt treatment for head injury may lower your risk of dementia
Pain
Cannabis may offer modest relief for chronic pain
Diseases & Conditions
Driving with arthritis pain: Stay comfortable - and safe - behind the wheel
Healthy aging and longevity
To lose weight, especially harmful belly fat, combine diet and exercise
Diseases & Conditions
People with diabetes face higher risk of hearing loss
Healthy aging and longevity
Obesity appears not to raise risks from shoulder replacement surgery
Pain
Acupuncture boosts pain relief for chronic low back pain
Healthy aging and longevity
Walking for wellness: Quick jaunts versus long treks
Healthy aging and longevity
Oral side effects of common medications
Diseases & Conditions
Two bad knees? What to know about bilateral knee replacement
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Can nasal irrigation help with winter colds and congestion?
Diseases & Conditions
What happens when a joint replacement fails?
Diseases & Conditions
Skipping breakfast may increase risk for metabolic syndrome
Diseases & Conditions
Walking, cycling, and swimming are best exercises for knee osteoarthritis
Diseases & Conditions
What to do if you have - or suspect you have - shingles
Healthy aging and longevity
How to return to fitness after total knee replacement
Aldosterone overload: An underappreciated contributor to high blood pressure
Beyond statins: New ways to lower LDL cholesterol
Can you retrain your brain to stop excessive drinking?
For now, electric cars appear safe for people with implanted heart devices
What is a cardioversion procedure?
Finding and fixing a stiff, narrowed aortic valve
Can you stop blood thinners after an ablation for atrial fibrillation?
Reversing prediabetes may slash heart disease risk by half
Waking up to urinate at night affects blood pressure
VO2 max: What it is and how you can improve it
