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
Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can do
Foam roller: Could you benefit from this massage tool?
Stepping up activity if winter slowed you down
Common causes of cloudy urine
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
Diseases & Conditions
Taming the chronic inflammation of psoriasis
Diseases & Conditions
4 reasons for tingling or numbness in the arms and legs
Staying Healthy
Are you too embarrassed to go to the doctor?
Diseases & Conditions
What to do when elective surgery is postponed
Staying Healthy
Healthy gut, healthier aging
Pain
"Pandemic posture" hurting your back? You can fix it!
Nutrition
Keep ultra-processed foods off the menu
Staying Healthy
Sunscreen makers withdraw products found to contain cancer-causing substance
Staying Healthy
Can whole grains help whittle your waist?
Mind & Mood
Embrace healthy habits for a robust memory
Mind & Mood
Can medication help us combat Alzheimer’s disease?
Exercise & Fitness
Exercise appears to lower atrial fibrillation and stroke risk
Mind & Mood
Can flavonoids help fend off forgetfulness?
Staying Healthy
Mobile health and fitness apps pose privacy risks
Staying Healthy
Can we prevent urinary tract infections?
Mind & Mood
A blood test may predict increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Nutrition
How many fruits and vegetables do we really need?
Mind & Mood
Take short breaks to maximize memory and learning
Staying Healthy
Gadgets to help you sleep better: Do they work?
Staying Healthy
Activities to sharpen your eye‑hand coordination
Staying Healthy
Back to the doctor
Diseases & Conditions
Time to hire a caregiver? 3 tips to help
Cancer
New recommendation: Earlier colorectal cancer screening
Diseases & Conditions
High blood pressure? Treat the risk, not the number
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
Think your child has ADHD? What your pediatrician can do
Foam roller: Could you benefit from this massage tool?
Stepping up activity if winter slowed you down
Common causes of cloudy urine
