The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
How to protect your health in a power outage
Can juicing help you get more fruits and vegetables?
Kinesio taping offers only modest relief for musculoskeletal disorders
Scoliosis treatment: Can it help as you get older?
Physical therapy provides modest improvement for chronic low back pain
What factors speed up aging?
New resistance training guidance may simplify your workout
The problem with "classic" Lyme disease symptoms
Staying active throughout middle age may lower women's risk of dying early
Toni Golen, MD
Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
Dr. Toni Golen is a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, practicing in Boston. Dr. Golen completed her residency training at George Washington University Medical Center in 1995, and is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She has a special interest in health care quality and patient safety, and serves as the interim chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Dr. Golen is also co-director of labor and delivery, as well as vice chair of quality, safety, and performance Improvement. In these roles she is responsible for the development and implementation of quality improvement projects that advance the equity, safety, accessibility, and patient-centered focus of care that is provided to patients and their families.
Dr. Golen is a past member of the board of directors of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, and lives in Wellesley with her husband and children.
Posts by Toni Golen, MD
Diseases & Conditions
What causes red wine headaches?
Diseases & Conditions
What is toasted skin syndrome?
Healthy aging and longevity
When does an injury require an x-ray?
Healthy aging and longevity
Can nicotine patches promote weight loss?
Healthy aging and longevity
Is it normal for my joints to click?
Healthy aging and longevity
Are colon cleanses safe?
Healthy aging and longevity
Do I need to rebalance my pH?
Healthy aging and longevity
Is constant gum-chewing a bad idea?
Healthy aging and longevity
Does spray-on sunscreen work as well as lotion?
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Is exercising barefoot good for my feet?
Exercise and Fitness
What are the benefits of walking with a weighted vest?
Women's Health
Does hormone therapy delay menopause?
Healthy aging and longevity
Do collagen supplements fulfill their promises?
Diseases & Conditions
When should I see a doctor about a bug bite?
Diseases & Conditions
When are nosebleeds a problem?
Healthy aging and longevity
Can nail polish harm my nails?
Heart Health
Can I lower my cholesterol without a statin?
Women's Health
Can periods restart after menopause?
Diseases & Conditions
Do I have carpal tunnel syndrome?
Diseases & Conditions
Why do I choke on my saliva?
Women's Health
Why am I gaining belly fat during menopause?
Women's Health
What's the difference between vaginal moisturizer and lubricant?
Healthy aging and longevity
Can ice baths improve your health?
Healthy aging and longevity
What can I expect during a sleep study?
The best foods high in potassium — and why you need them
How to protect your health in a power outage
Can juicing help you get more fruits and vegetables?
Kinesio taping offers only modest relief for musculoskeletal disorders
Scoliosis treatment: Can it help as you get older?
Physical therapy provides modest improvement for chronic low back pain
What factors speed up aging?
New resistance training guidance may simplify your workout
The problem with "classic" Lyme disease symptoms
Staying active throughout middle age may lower women's risk of dying early
