Best Health & Wellness Books
Take control of your well-being with these insightful health and wellness books. Covering nutrition, exercise, mental health, and the science of longevity, these evidence-based guides help you live a healthier, more balanced life.
12 books in this collection
When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi
A brilliant young neurosurgeon faces his own terminal diagnosis. A profoundly moving, poetic reflection on a meaningful life.
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
A dense, pioneering psychiatric study on trauma. It offers scientifically validated methods to heal your nervous system.
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
by Matthew Walker
A comprehensive, research-heavy dive into sleep science. It explains the profound neurological impacts of rest on our bodies.
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
by Mary Roach
An oddly hilarious, respectful exploration of what happens to human bodies after death. Fascinating, story-driven medical science.
The Radium Girls
by Kate Moore
The heartbreaking, heroic story of 1920s factory women poisoned by glowing paint who fought back for justice.
Can't Hurt Me
by David Goggins
A Navy SEAL's brutal memoir of overcoming trauma, packed with actionable challenges to build your own mental toughness.
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
by Patrick Radden Keefe
The devastating, heavily researched history of the Sackler family. A gripping, intellectually rigorous study of corporate greed.
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
by Siddhartha Mukherjee
A profound biography of cancer and the people fighting it. Highly academic, scientifically rigorous, and deeply human.
Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family
by Robert Kolker
Follows a midcentury family with twelve children, six diagnosed with schizophrenia. A gripping blend of psychology and medical history.
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity
by Peter Attia
A science-backed manual for living longer and better. Provides actionable frameworks for optimizing exercise, nutrition, and sleep.
Breath
by James Nestor
An investigative journalist travels the world to uncover the lost art of breathing. Actionable health advice wrapped in adventure.
Tools of Titans
by Tim Ferriss
Deconstructs the routines of world-class performers, giving you a massive toolkit of actionable habits from highly successful people.