How is PSA used to monitor prostate cancer?
Effects of sleep deprivation
Progressive relaxation techniques for insomnia
How to test for sleep apnea: At home or in a lab
How sleep deprivation can harm your health
Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do
Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try
What is a PSA test and how is it used?
Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
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
Heidi Godman
Two tricks to make it easier to swallow pills
Heidi Godman
Guidelines recommend sleep test for obstructive sleep apnea
Heidi Godman
FDA’s proposed changes to the Nutrition Facts label are good, but could be better
Heidi Godman
Regular exercise changes the brain to improve memory, thinking skills
Heidi Godman
When caring for a loved one, many caregivers go it alone
Heidi Godman
Study says aggressive treatment for diverticulitis is often overused
Exercise & Fitness
Easy exercises for couch potatoes
Staying Healthy
How to stay in your own home longer
Heidi Godman
Adopt a Mediterranean diet now for better health later
Diseases & Conditions
For borderline underactive thyroid, drug therapy isn’t always necessary
Heidi Godman
Above-normal blood sugar linked to dementia
Heart Health
Checking blood pressure at home pays off
Heart Health
Move over Mediterranean—a vegetarian diet is equally good for health
Heidi Godman
Extra protein is a decent dietary choice, but don’t overdo it
Exercise & Fitness
Which is better for keeping your mind fit: physical or mental activity?
Heidi Godman
Your well-being: more than just a state of mind
Child & Teen Health
Think fast when kids want fast food
Exercise & Fitness
Losing weight and belly fat improves sleep
Heidi Godman
4 tips for preventing neck strain when using a tablet computer
Heart Health
Lycopene-rich tomatoes linked to lower stroke risk
Heart Health
Non-alcoholic red wine may lower blood pressure
Pain
Migraines: Stop them before they start
Heidi Godman
Self-help videos to stop vertigo work for some, not all
Heidi Godman
Medication errors a big problem after hospital discharge
How is PSA used to monitor prostate cancer?
Effects of sleep deprivation
Progressive relaxation techniques for insomnia
How to test for sleep apnea: At home or in a lab
How sleep deprivation can harm your health
Extreme heat endangers older adults: What to know and do
Want to cool down? 14 ideas to try
What is a PSA test and how is it used?
Blood sugar–friendly fruits if you have diabetes
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
