Why testosterone levels drop and when to consider treatment
Don't count on daily aspirin to prevent colon cancer
Night owls' habits linked to worse heart health
After ablation, exercise may lower atrial fibrillation recurrence
What can cause an enlarged heart?
Women's unique risks for heart disease
Chronic kidney disease: A hidden threat to your heart
Navigating your online patient portal: Best practices
Treating hair loss in men: What works?
Virtual cardiac rehab: Heal your heart from home
Stephanie Watson
Former Executive Editor, Harvard Women's Health Watch
Stephanie Watson was the Executive Editor of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch from June 2012 to August 2014. Prior to that, she worked as a writer and editor for several leading consumer health publications, including WebMD, A.D.A.M. (MedlinePlus), BabyCenter, Momentum magazine, and Lupus Now magazine. She also served as executive editor for Focus on Healthy Aging, a publication of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Stephanie has written and edited more than two dozen books, including Understanding Obesity: The Genetics of Obesity and Scientific American Critical Perspectives on Pollution. She is a graduate of Boston University, with a degree in mass communications and English. Before embarking on her medical writing career, she was a writer/producer for The Travel Channel and Weather.com.
Posts by Stephanie Watson
Mind & Mood
Serotonin: The natural mood booster
Healthy aging and longevity
8 ways to avoid foot pain
Healthy aging and longevity
Bakuchiol: Does it make skin look younger?
Healthy aging and longevity
What's that smell? Get rid of body odor
Mind & Mood
Endorphins: The brain's natural pain reliever
Mind & Mood
Dopamine: The pathway to pleasure
Mind & Mood
Feel-good hormones: How they affect your mind, mood, and body
Healthy aging and longevity
Telehealth: The advantages and disadvantages
Diseases & Conditions
8 things you should know about pneumonia
Healthy aging and longevity
Beyond CPAP: Other options for sleep apnea
Healthy aging and longevity
The facts about glaucoma
Healthy aging and longevity
All about inflammation
Healthy aging and longevity
LASIK Surgery: What to expect
Stephanie Watson
Caffeine and a healthy diet may boost memory, thinking skills; alcohol’s effect uncertain
Stephanie Watson
When you can’t let go: What to do about hoarding
Stephanie Watson
Expert panel says “no” to widespread testing for Alzheimer’s, dementia
Heart Health
Death of a spouse or partner can lead to heart attack or stroke
Exercise and Fitness
Too much sitting linked to an early death
Diet and nutrition
Tea: Drink to your health?
Cancer
Radiation for breast cancer can increase heart risks
Stephanie Watson
Weight loss, breathing devices still best for treating obstructive sleep apnea
Stephanie Watson
Insoles no help for knee osteoarthritis
Stephanie Watson
Angelina Jolie’s prophylactic mastectomy a difficult decision
Heart Health
Angina pain is similar in men and women, though descriptions may differ
Why testosterone levels drop and when to consider treatment
Don't count on daily aspirin to prevent colon cancer
Night owls' habits linked to worse heart health
After ablation, exercise may lower atrial fibrillation recurrence
What can cause an enlarged heart?
Women's unique risks for heart disease
Chronic kidney disease: A hidden threat to your heart
Navigating your online patient portal: Best practices
Treating hair loss in men: What works?
Virtual cardiac rehab: Heal your heart from home
