Migraine: How it's diagnosed and what that means
Men might be more likely than women to rely on their doctors when making health care decisions
Bird dog exercise for your core: How to do it safely
Gout and heart disease: What's the connection?
Hearing loss in noisy environments
Hyaluronic acid for skin: Benefits, how to use it, and side effects
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
Self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy may help alleviate chronic pain
What men should know about proposed changes for testosterone therapy
Ashwagandha: Benefits, side effects, and safety concerns
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
Ear, nose, and throat
Hearing loss in noisy environments
Bones and joints
Gout and heart disease: What's the connection?
Exercise and Fitness
How long does it take to build muscle?
Weight loss
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
Pain
Self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy may help alleviate chronic pain
Bones and joints
What's the best treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome?
Bones and joints
PRP injection for knee osteoarthritis: Does it work?
Cancer
Taking breaks from sitting to move around may lower cancer risk
Bones and joints
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lower the need for knee replacement
Bones and joints
When arthritis is related to Lyme disease
Bones and joints
Surgery for a torn meniscus appears to offer no benefit
Bones and joints
Gout medication to stop flare-ups
Preventive care
Increasing daily steps may boost surgical recovery
Bones and joints
What is tarsal tunnel syndrome?
Preventive care
AI in healthcare: Can a chatbot answer your medical questions?
Pain
Physical therapy provides modest improvement for chronic low back pain
Bones and joints
Kinesio taping offers only modest relief for musculoskeletal disorders
Exercise and Fitness
The joy and health benefits of cycling
Bones and joints
Scoliosis treatment: Can it help as you get older?
Exercise and Fitness
New resistance training guidance may simplify your workout
Pain
Study questions the value of wrist splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome
Bones and joints
Treating Achilles tendon trouble
Exercise and Fitness
Stay strong at any age with 4 basic exercises
Heart Health
You can play sports safely with a heart condition
Migraine: How it's diagnosed and what that means
Men might be more likely than women to rely on their doctors when making health care decisions
Bird dog exercise for your core: How to do it safely
Gout and heart disease: What's the connection?
Hearing loss in noisy environments
Hyaluronic acid for skin: Benefits, how to use it, and side effects
Weight cycling linked to increased muscle loss
Self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy may help alleviate chronic pain
What men should know about proposed changes for testosterone therapy
Ashwagandha: Benefits, side effects, and safety concerns
