
5 timeless habits for better health

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

Is your breakfast cereal healthy?

When pain signals an emergency: Symptoms you should never ignore

Does exercise give you energy?

Acupuncture for pain relief: How it works and what to expect

How to avoid jet lag: Tips for staying alert when you travel

Biofeedback therapy: How it works and how it can help relieve pain

Best vitamins and minerals for energy

Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?

Anthony L. Komaroff, MD
Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing
Dr. Anthony L. Komaroff is the Steven P. SimcoxPatrick A. Clifford/James H. Higby Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, senior physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and editor in chief of the Harvard Health Letter. He was director of the division of general medicine and primary care at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for 15 years, and is the founding editor of Journal Watch, a summary medical information newsletter for physicians published by the Massachusetts Medical Society/New England Journal of Medicine.
Posts by Anthony L. Komaroff, MD

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Mind & Mood
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Do genes or lifestyle determine your health?

Exercise & Fitness
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Mind & Mood
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Exercise & Fitness
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Mind & Mood
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Staying Healthy
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Mind & Mood
Is a reliable blood test for Alzheimer's disease finally here?

Diseases & Conditions
Why do I need a flu or COVID vaccine?

Staying Healthy
How is artificial intelligence helping us learn about the body?

Staying Healthy
Should I use a continuous glucose monitor?

Exercise & Fitness
Does exercise protect against COVID-19?

Heart Health
Will drinking alcohol or caffeinated drinks trigger my atrial fibrillation?

Mind & Mood
More evidence suggests multivitamins slow cognitive decline

Staying Healthy
Is U.S. life expectancy getting shorter?

Staying Healthy
Does my daily aspirin therapy dose or pill coating matter?

Diseases & Conditions
Is chronic fatigue syndrome all in your brain?

5 timeless habits for better health

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?

Is your breakfast cereal healthy?

When pain signals an emergency: Symptoms you should never ignore

Does exercise give you energy?

Acupuncture for pain relief: How it works and what to expect

How to avoid jet lag: Tips for staying alert when you travel

Biofeedback therapy: How it works and how it can help relieve pain

Best vitamins and minerals for energy

Should you take probiotics with antibiotics?