
How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals

UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it

Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?

Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?

Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?

Healthier planet, healthier people

Counting steps is good 鈥� is combining steps and heart rate better?

Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?

Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?

How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond

Heidi Godman
Executive Editor, 天博体育 Letter
Heidi Godman is the executive editor of the 天博体育 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

Exercise & Fitness
Simplify your workout with lap swimming

Heidi Godman
Trouble reading? Try these workarounds

Heidi Godman
Big problems for big toe joints

Heidi Godman
Frozen treats: Navigating the options

Heidi Godman
Should you try kettlebells?

Heidi Godman
Grieving? Don鈥檛 overlook potential side effects

Heidi Godman
Multigenerational fitness parks

Heidi Godman
Dietary rut? 5 ways to snap out of it

Heidi Godman
Digestive enzyme supplements for heartburn?

Heidi Godman
Can DNA markers predict aging?

Exercise & Fitness
Returning to an old exercise routine? Here鈥檚 what you need to know

Heidi Godman
Don鈥檛 let allergy season catch you off guard

Heidi Godman
A fix for dry eyes

Heidi Godman
A healthy lifestyle may help you sidestep Alzheimer鈥檚

Exercise & Fitness
Beating osteoarthritis knee pain: Beyond special shoes

Heidi Godman
What to do when blood test results are not quite 鈥渘ormal鈥�

Heidi Godman
What to do when blood test results are not quite "normal"

Heidi Godman
Pressed coffee is going mainstream 鈥� but should you drink it?

Heidi Godman
The latest ways to relieve the burden of decision-making at life鈥檚 end

Heidi Godman
Retail health clinics: The pros and cons

Exercise & Fitness
Can digital fitness trackers get you moving?

Heidi Godman
Use sunglasses for vision protection starting at an early age

Heidi Godman
New hospital ratings evaluate delivery of 鈥渢ypical care鈥�

Heidi Godman
Hospitalization after fainting can do more harm than good

How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals

UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it

Can a routine vaccine prevent dementia?

Some adults may need a measles booster shot. Who should get one and why?

Less butter, more plant oils, longer life?

Healthier planet, healthier people

Counting steps is good 鈥� is combining steps and heart rate better?

Appendix pain: Could it be appendicitis?

Can saw palmetto treat an enlarged prostate?

How does Ozempic work? Understanding GLP-1s for diabetes, weight loss, and beyond