Recent Articles
Autism: The challenges and opportunities of an adult diagnosis
Hospice care: Overview of a compassionate approach to end-of-life care
Foot pain: A look at why your feet might hurt
Matcha: A look at possible health benefits
Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health
Forearm workouts: Strengthening grip for everyday function
Depression symptoms: Recognizing common and lesser-known symptoms
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
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
Don't count on a supplement to fix high cholesterol
Diseases & Conditions
Poor sleep linked to a common cause of blindness
Pain
Reduce or avoid back pain during these everyday activities
Mind & Mood
Bring a fuzzy memory back into focus
Staying Healthy
What's keeping you from getting a good night's sleep?
Staying Healthy
How to choose and guide your health care proxy
Staying Healthy
Easy ways to keep inflammation in check
Mind & Mood
Pouring from an empty cup? Three ways to refill emotionally
Exercise & Fitness
Adding strength training to aerobic exercise may fuel longevity
Staying Healthy
Harvard study: Curb late-night eating to stave off weight gain
Staying Healthy
Drinking coffee linked to healthier hearts and longer lives
Staying Healthy
Podcasts to enhance your health IQ
Diseases & Conditions
Bothered by a stuffed-up nose?
Diseases & Conditions
It's not too late to save thinning hair
Exercise & Fitness
Reclaim your pre-pandemic function
Staying Healthy
3 New Year's medication resolutions
Mind & Mood
Holiday arguments brewing? Here's how to defuse them
Mind & Mood
Walking linked to lower dementia risk
Staying Healthy
Encouraging news for former smokers
Staying Healthy
Does one healthy habit make up for a poor one?
Staying Healthy
Kidney health quick-start guide
Staying Healthy
Should you hire a medical wingman?
Diseases & Conditions
Identifying arthritis in your fingers and thumbs
Diseases & Conditions
Are your medications keeping you up at night?
Recent Articles
Autism: The challenges and opportunities of an adult diagnosis
Hospice care: Overview of a compassionate approach to end-of-life care
Foot pain: A look at why your feet might hurt
Matcha: A look at possible health benefits
Wildfires: How to cope when smoke affects air quality and health
Forearm workouts: Strengthening grip for everyday function
Depression symptoms: Recognizing common and lesser-known symptoms
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
