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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
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Best ways to recover from a muscle strain
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Want better sleep? Aim for at least an hour of exercise per week
Staying Healthy
What kind of reaction can you expect from the shingles vaccine?
Diseases & Conditions
Best treatments for this common finger problem
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Tips for traveling with incontinence
Exercise & Fitness
What you need to know about electric bicycles
Staying Healthy
3 ways to streamline your health care visits
Nutrition
More evidence that ultra-processed foods harm health
Staying Healthy
FDA warns against using these smart gadgets to measure blood sugar
Mind & Mood
Virtual mental health care visits: Making them work for you
Exercise & Fitness
Does tai chi beat aerobics to lower blood pressure?
Staying Healthy
What are the most popular video-based medical visits?
Staying Healthy
Potency of these Alzheimer's pills might not match the label
Diseases & Conditions
Surprising symptoms of chronic heartburn
Staying Healthy
6 things to do when heading for the hospital
Staying Healthy
Trending now: Home sleep tests
Diseases & Conditions
Tips to fight "metal mouth"
Staying Healthy
Protect yourself from falls outside the home
Staying Healthy
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Exercise & Fitness
Two workout strategies that reduce cardiovascular disease risk
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Hearing aid use linked to longer life
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Recent Articles
Medication side effects: What are your options?
Independent living with home care assistance: Balancing autonomy and support
Dialysis: What to expect from this life-changing — and lifesaving — treatment
The BEEP program: Keep your balance
Hoarding: What to know about this mental health disorder
21 spices for healthy holiday foods
Listeria: How to protect yourself from this common cause of food poisoning
Adult day care can benefit older adults and their caregivers
Digestive enzymes: How supplements like Lactaid and Beano can help with digestion
Can probiotics help calm inflammatory bowel disease?
