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
Heart Health
You can play sports safely with a heart condition
Bones and joints
Got hand pain? Try these kitchen hacks
Bones and joints
Stronger muscles after age 60 linked to longevity
Bones and joints
Effective treatment for gout can reduce heart disease risk
Bones and joints
Don't let ankle arthritis slow you down
Bones and joints
Can you prevent the hunched back of kyphosis?
Bones and joints
How to treat shoulder impingement
Bones and joints
Advancements in knee replacement: More precise and personalized
Respiratory health
Low vitamin D may raise risk for respiratory infections
Healthy aging and longevity
Even small changes in physical activity may boost longevity
Bones and joints
Don't wait to get help for back pain
Bones and joints
Correcting how you walk may ease osteoarthritis knee pain
Mental Health
Sleep apnea linked to mental health conditions in middle and older age
Bones and joints
Partial knee replacement as effective as total replacement for select patients
Brain health
Prompt treatment for head injury may lower your risk of dementia
Pain
Cannabis may offer modest relief for chronic pain
Bones and joints
Driving with arthritis pain: Stay comfortable - and safe - behind the wheel
Diabetes and metabolic health
People with diabetes face higher risk of hearing loss
Weight loss
To lose weight, especially harmful belly fat, combine diet and exercise
Bones and joints
Obesity appears not to raise risks from shoulder replacement surgery
Bones and joints
Acupuncture boosts pain relief for chronic low back pain
Exercise and Fitness
Walking for wellness: Quick jaunts versus long treks
Medications and treatments
Oral side effects of common medications
Bones and joints
Two bad knees? What to know about bilateral knee replacement
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
