Recent Articles
An action plan to fight unhealthy inflammation
How to treat spider bites and when you need to see your doctor
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Skin care for aging skin: Minimizing age spots, wrinkles, and undereye bags
Medicare versus Medicaid: Key differences
Prostate cancer: Short-course radiation as effective as longer-term treatments
Lost a tooth? What to know about dental implants
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Evidence-based uses and unproven claims
Gatorade. Liquid IV. Do you need extra electrolytes?
Sexual violence can cast a long shadow on health
Jenette Restivo
Health Writer; Assistant Director for Digital Content Creation and Engagement, Harvard Health Publishing
Jenette Restivo is a Health Content Writer and Assistant Director for Digital Content Creation and Engagement at Harvard Health Publishing. Jenette is a media professional with a 15+ year-career creating strategic content for broadcast, nonprofits, and websites. Jenette started her career in health editing at About.com. She reported for the medical unit of ABC News, and was a producer/writer of health, science and other documentaries for television channels such as PBS, the Discovery Channel, and National Geographic. Jenette led communications efforts for a healthcare nonprofit called Primary Care Progress, and directed content strategy for the Children and Nature Network.
Posts by Jenette Restivo
Staying Healthy
Can a quick snooze help with energy and focus? The science behind power naps
Mind & Mood
Hoarding: What to know about this mental health disorder
Staying Healthy
Digestive enzymes: How supplements like Lactaid and Beano can help with digestion
Nutrition
Low-calorie snacks: Healthy, delicious, and satisfying options
Staying Healthy
How to check for bed bugs — and what to do if you find them
Exercise & Fitness
HIIT workouts for older adults: A guide to safe and effective high-intensity interval training
Exercise & Fitness
An easy HIIT home workout for older adults
Exercise & Fitness
Calisthenics: An effective, low-frills way to stay fit
Diseases & Conditions
Vitiligo: Managing and living with this challenging skin condition
Staying Healthy
Muscle loss and protein needs in older adults
Diseases & Conditions
Restless legs syndrome: Self-care strategies for mild RLS
Diseases & Conditions
How to get rid of a sinus headache
Nutrition
Can you increase your metabolism?
Pain
Stretching and strengthening exercises to relieve and prevent lower back pain
Nutrition
Omega-3 foods: Incorporating healthy fats into your diet
Diseases & Conditions
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for type 2 diabetes: When and for whom are they useful?
Exercise & Fitness
Everyday arm exercises: Functional benefits
Women's Health
What is a mucus plug?
Staying Healthy
What does a cavity look like?
Staying Healthy
Turmeric benefits: A look at the evidence
Exercise & Fitness
Chest workouts: Exercises for strength and function
Nutrition
Chia seed benefits: What you need to know
Exercise & Fitness
Effective exercises for building a strong back
Nutrition
Foods high in iron: Incorporating high-iron foods into a healthy diet
Recent Articles
An action plan to fight unhealthy inflammation
How to treat spider bites and when you need to see your doctor
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Skin care for aging skin: Minimizing age spots, wrinkles, and undereye bags
Medicare versus Medicaid: Key differences
Prostate cancer: Short-course radiation as effective as longer-term treatments
Lost a tooth? What to know about dental implants
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Evidence-based uses and unproven claims
Gatorade. Liquid IV. Do you need extra electrolytes?
Sexual violence can cast a long shadow on health
