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
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
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
Mind & Mood
Narcissistic personality disorder: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments
Diseases & Conditions
Bed bug bites: How to identify them, get relief, and prevent future bites
Heart Health
What are the stages of heart failure?
Nutrition
High-protein foods: The best protein sources to include in a healthy diet
Diseases & Conditions
Strep throat: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
Heart Health
Heart-healthy foods: What to eat and what to avoid
Pain
Plantar fasciitis: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
Staying Healthy
Guide to the Mediterranean diet
Diseases & Conditions
Sleep paralysis: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Staying Healthy
8 ways to get constipation relief
Diseases & Conditions
Common celiac disease symptoms
Diseases & Conditions
Celiac disease diet: Avoiding foods that contain gluten
Diseases & Conditions
Multiple sclerosis symptoms: What you need to know
Diseases & Conditions
9 GERD symptoms to know
Diseases & Conditions
GERD diet: Foods to avoid to reduce acid reflux
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
