Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Tips to leverage neuroplasticity to maintain cognitive fitness as you age
Can white noise really help you sleep better?
Celiac disease: Exploring four myths
What is prostatitis and how is it treated?
What is Cushing syndrome?
Exercises to relieve joint pain
Heidi Godman
Executive Editor, Harvard Health Letter
Heidi Godman is the executive editor of the Harvard Health Letter. Before coming to the Health Letter, she was an award-winning television news anchor and medical reporter for 25 years. Heidi was named a journalism fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and has been honored by the Associated Press, the American Heart Association, the Wellness Community, and other organizations for outstanding medical reporting. Heidi holds a bachelor of science degree in journalism from West Virginia University.
Posts by Heidi Godman
Exercise & Fitness
Exercises that go easy on the bladder
Staying Healthy
4 ways your teeth and gums are changing
Pain
Should you take pills or use patches for pain relief?
Mind & Mood
How to stop stressing over minor memory lapses
Staying Healthy
New thinking on important blood tests
Exercise & Fitness
How much aerobic exercise does it take to lose weight?
Nutrition
Plant-based diets might fight leg or lung blood clots
Staying Healthy
Morning coffee habit linked to a longer life
Diseases & Conditions
Can dark chocolate help you avoid diabetes?
Heart Health
More evidence that plant-based diets might ward off heart problems
Diseases & Conditions
Is it time for a CPAP checkup?
Diseases & Conditions
How to cope with worsening allergy seasons
Staying Healthy
Tips to stay safe when you reach up
Diseases & Conditions
Answers to why you itch all over
Diseases & Conditions
Macular degeneration: Will a supplement cocktail slow it down?
Heart Health
Fluctuating sleep times might boost your heart attack and stroke risk
Pain
3 stretches to relieve knee pain
Staying Healthy
Does drinking tea really help health?
Staying Healthy
Fresh ideas to improve health habits
Diseases & Conditions
How winter affects chronic conditions
Staying Healthy
Are you taking too many medications?
Pain
Can acupuncture ease your sciatica?
Pain
These drugs might be best to relieve migraine pain
Exercise & Fitness
Can a "weekend warrior" exercise regimen protect your brain?
Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?
How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond
Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources
Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help
Tips to leverage neuroplasticity to maintain cognitive fitness as you age
Can white noise really help you sleep better?
Celiac disease: Exploring four myths
What is prostatitis and how is it treated?
What is Cushing syndrome?
Exercises to relieve joint pain
