
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

Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help

Julie Corliss
Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter
Julie Corliss is the executive editor of the Harvard Heart Letter. Before working at Harvard, she was a medical writer and editor at HealthNews, a consumer newsletter affiliated with The New England Journal of Medicine. She is co-author of Break Through Your Set Point: How to Finally Lose the Weight You Want and Keep it Off. Julie earned a BA in biology from Oberlin College and a master’s certificate in science communication from the University of California at Santa Cruz.
Posts by Julie Corliss

Heart Health
Produce prescriptions may promote better heart health

Heart Health
Nasal spray slows rapid heart rhythm

Heart Health
A closer look at alcohol's effect on heart health

Heart Health
Move of the month: Alternating toe taps

Heart Health
Genetic profiling for heart disease: An update

Heart Health
Low-dose aspirin linked to anemia

Heart Health
For mellow movement that helps your heart, try tai chi

Heart Health
Is sex hormone therapy safe for your heart?

Heart Health
Statin alternative lowers heart-related deaths

Heart Health
Weather and air pollution linked to heart-related hospitalizations

Staying Healthy
When — and how — should you be screened for colon cancer?

Diseases & Conditions
Dealing with thick, discolored toenails

Staying Healthy
Exercise may counteract inherited risk for diabetes

Staying Healthy
Seeing clogged arteries may inspire healthier habits

Heart Health
Vegetarian and vegan diets may lower cholesterol levels

Heart Health
Autoimmune diseases pose a threat to the heart

Mind & Mood
Heart attacks may speed cognitive decline

Heart Health
Breathing exercises to lower your blood pressure

Heart Health
To elevate your exercise routine, take a hike

Heart Health
Heart-healthy eating: How does your diet stack up?

Heart Health
Nitroglycerin pills for angina: Is there another option?

Staying Healthy
Monitoring blood pressure at home? Make sure you follow these steps

Heart Health
24-hour blood pressure monitoring outperforms clinic readings

Heart Health
Calcium score may foretell heart risk better than genetic test

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

Zinc: What it does for the body, and the best food sources

Respiratory health harms often follow flooding: Taking these steps can help