When you lack good health, everything else in life suffers. It’s harder to concentrate and study. Illness can cause you to fall behind in coursework. Overwhelm can be a result of stress. If you want to do well in all areas of your life, you must make your health a priority.
Using 57 well-being metrics, the Social Progress Index evaluates the social performance of 170 nations. In terms of health, the United States of America is ranked 40th and 35th globally. These are unfavorable numbers that emphasize the need for enhancements. However, you don’t need an expensive gym membership or a complicated diet plan to improve your health. Expert blogs and reputable resources can provide solid health and wellness advice. Have no idea where to begin? Let’s explore 25 of the best health and wellness blogs on fitness, nutrition, and mental health.
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1. Blog of ACE Insights
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has a blog that shares fitness articles on many wellness topics, including yoga, strength training, exercises for beginners, and other ways to lead a healthy lifestyle. ACE’s guidelines and recommendations provide a reputable foundation for all the articles.
2. The Art of Healthy Living
The Art of Healthy Living offers articles and reviews on various topics, such as exercise supplements and high-intensity interval training. It also covers food, nutrition, and general health and wellness tips.
3. Nerd Wellness
A self-described “full-time team of over 20 supportive nerds (and a massive worldwide community)” provides healthy lifestyle advice on Nerd Fitness. Besides a fun and engaging blog, Nerd Fitness offers an online coaching program, at-home workouts, and free resources.
4. MyFitnessPal Blog
MyFitnessPal, a nutrition-tracking app, shares the latest news and trends on food and nutrition. Get healthy recipes, advice, weight loss (as well as weight gain and weight maintenance) tips, fitness inspiration, and more — all in one place.
5. Shape
On its website, the fitness magazine Shape offers free articles about mental health, training plans, and step-by-step workouts. There are also weight-loss tips, videos, and more.
6. Well+Good
Well+Good is a wellness blog with articles on fitness, nutrition, beauty, and more. The journalism-based site features interviews with fitness experts, practical wellness tips, and videos to walk readers through workouts.
7. Bites of Wellness
Bites of Wellness founder Samantha Rowland is a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and fitness chef. Her website has recipes for gluten-free, low-carb, and dairy-free diets, among others. The site also provides workouts and wellness advice, such as how to lose weight by getting enough sleep.
8. Eating Bird Food
Brittany Mullins, a holistic nutritionist, runs this site and shares healthy recipe creations focused on whole foods. She also writes about fitness and wellness.
9. Health
Health magazine’s nutrition section offers nutritionist-researched articles on foods, diets, and nutrition trends. Find the health benefits of certain ingredients, learn about the benefits and pitfalls of various diets, and get tips for leading a healthier lifestyle.
10. Healthline Nutrition
Healthline’s nutrition blog features daily research-based articles on nutrition and weight loss. Find out which foods you should eat more of and which ones you should avoid eating, as well as the scientific reasoning behind everything the site teaches you.
11. Nutrition Stripped
®Nutrition Stripped® is a website founded by Registered Dietitian McKel Kooienga. She shares articles on trending nutrition topics using science to teach readers about popular foods, diet habits, and healthy eating.
12. Oh She Glows
The majority of the vegan recipes on the Oh She Glows blog are also free of gluten, soy, and processed foods. Recipes are accompanied by the inspirations and insights of founder and cookbook author Angela Liddon.
13. NutritionFacts.org
Founded by Michael Greger, MD FACLM, NutritionFacts.org provides the latest in nutrition research via videos, blogs, podcasts, and infographics. The site has information on the benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet for wellness, disease prevention, healthy weight management, and longevity.
14. Calm
The Calm blog comes from the relaxation app of the same name. Here, you can find news regarding meditation research and tips on cultivating mindfulness, practicing meditation, and mitigating stress in daily life.
15. DailyOM
The Inspirations section on the DailyOM website is full of wisdom designed to boost mental and spiritual health. Content includes bite-size articles that provide daily encouragement and thought-provoking passages to embrace mindfulness and a deeper sense of interconnectedness.
16. HealthyPlace
The HealthyPlace site has dozens of mental wellness blogs dedicated to specific mental health concerns. These include bipolar disorder, binge eating, post-traumatic stress disorder, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
17. Find A Therapist
Find A Therapist is a website designed to connect people with mental health professionals and help them access the help they need. The Health & Wellness section of the website has content on everything from natural ways to lower blood pressure to getting better sleep.
18. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI offers mental health support and resources, including a blog on many related topics. It covers everything from current events and trauma to racism and explores how these factors shape mental health.
19. The Mighty
The Mighty’s mission as an online health community is to “combine the stories and lived experiences of those who have been there.” People from all walks of life come together to talk about mental health, disability, chronic illness, rare diseases, and other topics here. The blog’s content also includes advice and resources made by and for people living through these experiences.
20. Student Minds
Student Minds is a blog written by university students about a wide range of mental health topics, such as substance use disorders, depression, and eating disorders. The blog has practical tips and unique voices throughout.
21. Tiny Buddha
The goal of Tiny Buddha is to offer “simple wisdom for complex lives.” The website covers mental wellness topics such as love and relationships, mindfulness, and health habits.