
How � and why � 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 � 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, Ì첩ÌåÓý Letter
Heidi Godman is the executive editor of the Ì첩ÌåÓý 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

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
What? Another medical form to fill out?

Exercise & Fitness
Two workout strategies that reduce cardiovascular disease risk

Staying Healthy
Hearing aid use linked to longer life

Diseases & Conditions
The worst headache of your life

Diseases & Conditions
Could this diet ward off COVID?

Staying Healthy
What to do about medical gaslighting

Pain
Is that dental pain an emergency?

Exercise & Fitness
An easier way to do high-intensity interval training

Pain
Pill-free pain treatments that won't break the bank

Exercise & Fitness
Stepping up activity if winter slowed you down

Staying Healthy
Eating more tomatoes may help lower high blood pressure

Diseases & Conditions
Colon cancer risks higher in people with diabetes

Staying Healthy
Pets may help fend off cognitive decline in single seniors

Pain
What should you do when sciatica flares?

How � and why � 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 � 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