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. Stress can make you feel overwhelmed. If you want to do well in all areas of your life, you must make your health a priority.
The Social Progress Index measures the social performance of 170 countries using 57 well-being metrics. Globally, the U.S. ranks 35th on nutrition and basic medical care and 40th on health. These are not encouraging numbers, and they highlight the need for improvements.
However, you don’t need an expensive gym membership or a complicated diet plan to improve your health. You can get solid health and wellness tips from authoritative blogs and reputable resources. Don’t know where to start? Let’s explore 25 of the best health and wellness blogs on fitness, nutrition, and mental health.
1. ACE Insights Blog
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 Fitness
Nerd Fitness serves up healthy lifestyle advice from a self-described “full-time team of over 20 supportive nerds (and a massive worldwide community).” 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
Fitness magazine Shape has free articles on its website, including step-by-step workouts, training plans, and mental health insights. 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 site contains recipes for those with various diets, including gluten-free, low-carb, and dairy-free. The site also offers workouts and wellness tips, such as how sleep relates to weight loss.
8. Eating Bird Food
Brittany Mullins, a holistic nutritionist, runs this site and shares healthy recipe creations focused on whole foods. She also features articles on wellness and workouts.
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. Learn about foods you should eat more of, foods to avoid, and 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 Oh She Glows blog features vegan recipes, most of which are also free of gluten, soy, and processed food. 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 attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, binge eating, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression.
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 site’s Health & Wellness section features content on topics ranging from improving sleep to boosting brain health to naturally lowering blood pressure.
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
As an online health community, The Mighty focuses on “bringing together the stories and lived experiences of those who have been there.” Here, people share their stories and connect with others about mental health, chronic illness, rare diseases, disability, and more. 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 for and written by university students covering a variety of mental health issues, including eating disorders, depression, and substance use disorder. The blog has practical tips and unique voices throughout.
21. Tiny Buddha
Tiny Buddha’s mission is to provide “simple wisdom for complex lives.” The website covers mental wellness topics such as love and relationships, mindfulness, and health habits.
22. NPR Shots
Produced by the NPR Science Desk, this blog features journalism on a wide range of topics. The Shots section publishes the latest news on health, research, and medical treatments as well as articles on how policy shapes our health.
23. Well by The New York Times
The Well section of The New York Times features articles related to eating, exercise, mindfulness, family, and lifestyle advice. You’ll also find Ask Well, a collection of Q&As between readers and medical experts.
24. Harvard Health Blog
Harvard Health Blog publishes medical news, viewpoints, and articles across numerous topics. The blog covers exercise and fitness, pain management, healthy eating, mental health, mind-body medicine, relationships, heart health, and more. It also has articles on children’s, women’s, and men’s health.
25. Mayo Clinic Connect
Mayo Clinic Connect is an online community where you can share your experiences and find support from people experiencing the same health concerns as you. There are moderated groups in more than 50 categories. You can also read articles by Mayo Clinic health experts.
Discover More Wellness Insights for College Students
At Purdue Global, we are committed to promoting health and wellness for all students so they’re prepared with the tools to have a successful school journey and a more fulfilling life. These are some of the top health blogs to follow, but be sure to also visit our Student Life blog for more advice on health and wellness, time management, and work-school-life balance.
