The best 100 Healthy Living books

Healthy Living is a crucial aspect of our well-being, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health. Our book list delves into practical strategies and insightful tips for leading a balanced and vibrant lifestyle, making it easier to navigate the complexities of maintaining good health.

Explore our collection to discover expert advice and evidence-based approaches to boost your well-being. Start your journey to a healthier you today by diving into these enriching reads!

The best 100 Healthy Living books
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Healthy Living Books: Savor by Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung

Savor

Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung
Mindful Eating, Mindful Life
4.1 (162 ratings)
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What's Savor about?

Savor (2010) provides advice and inspiration on how to find inner peace, joy and strength – especially for those trying to sustainably lose weight – with Buddhist teachings and techniques for appreciating the richness of life in the present moment. It also draws on the latest nutritional science research on the best ways to eat and exercise, presenting readers with a holistic method for improving their physical, psychological and spiritual well-being, and thereby transforming their lives.

Who should read Savor?

  • Anyone wanting to sustainably lose weight
  • Anyone wanting more peace and happiness in everyday life

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Healthy Living Books: The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr

The Easy Way to Stop Smoking

Allen Carr
Join the Millions Who Have Become Non-Smokers Using Allen Carr's Easyway Method
4.1 (238 ratings)
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What's The Easy Way to Stop Smoking about?

The Easy Way to Stop Smoking (1985, 2011) isn’t just a book about giving up cigarettes; it aims to put smoking in a completely new light. Smoking is no habit and nicotine no hard drug; smoking is an addiction, but one that can be overcome with the right mindset. These blinks outline the necessary steps and address those questions that’ll arise on your journey to a life without cigarettes.

Who should read The Easy Way to Stop Smoking?

  • Smokers struggling to quit
  • People interested in the case for quitting
  • Those who want to learn why willpower alone won’t help you quit

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Healthy Living Books: Eat, Move, Sleep by Tom Rath

Eat, Move, Sleep

Tom Rath
How Small Choices Lead to Big Changes
4.0 (345 ratings)
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What's Eat, Move, Sleep about?

Eat, Move, Sleep (2013) offers simple tips for improving your health and well-being in some very important ways. You don’t have to revolutionize your lifestyle to get in shape and increase your energy levels – little changes can make a big difference, and these blinks will show you how.

Who should read Eat, Move, Sleep?

  • Anyone hoping to lead a healthier lifestyle
  • Workaholics struggling to improve their work-life balance
  • People with stressful jobs and packed daily routines

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Healthy Living Books: 30 Ways to Reboot Your Body by Ben Greenfield

30 Ways to Reboot Your Body

Ben Greenfield
A Complete User Manual for Getting the Most Out of the Human Body
3.5 (508 ratings)
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What's 30 Ways to Reboot Your Body about?

30 Ways to Reboot Your Body (2015) gives you the keys to repairing and regenerating your body so you can take your health and fitness goals to the next level. These blinks explain the importance of digestive health, light exercise and solid routines. Get ready to have your ideas about diet and exercise challenged.

Who should read 30 Ways to Reboot Your Body?

  • People tired of struggling with inflammation, weight gain and fatigue
  • Anyone interested in a fitness plan backed by real science
  • Readers suspicious about crash diets and hard exercise fads

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Healthy Living Books: How Not to Die by Michael Greger and Gene Stone

How Not to Die

Michael Greger and Gene Stone
Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
4.5 (526 ratings)
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What's How Not to Die about?

How Not to Die (2015) explains how a plant-based diet can extend your life while transforming your quality of living. These blinks offer a wealth of health-boosting nutritional information and hands-on dietary advice that you won’t get from your doctor.

Who should read How Not to Die?

  • Patients diagnosed with life-threatening conditions such as heart disease and diabetes
  • Those with a family history of such conditions
  • Anyone who is overweight, tired or generally feels unwell

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Healthy Living Books: The Sleep Solution by W. Chris Winter

The Sleep Solution

W. Chris Winter
Why Your Sleep Is Broken and How to Fix It
4.2 (542 ratings)
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What's The Sleep Solution about?

The Sleep Solution (2017) discusses the fundamentals of sleeping. It explains why keeping a consistent rhythm and schedule is important, and how insomnia is not a lack of sleep, but rather a result of dealing poorly with substandard sleep. You’ll learn how to improve your sleeping patterns and, as a result, improve your quality of life.

Who should read The Sleep Solution?

  • People who suffer from insomnia
  • Stressed out workers who take sleeping pills to get some rest
  • Anyone who thinks getting a good night’s sleep isn’t that important

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Healthy Living Books: Lying by Sam Harris

Lying

Sam Harris
3.7 (643 ratings)
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What's Lying about?

Lying (2011) explains why the act of telling lies is so dangerous. And that means all lies, from the tiny lies that people tell on a daily basis to the massive lies sometimes told on the world stage. All in all, it’s always better to tell the truth.

Who should read Lying?

  • Anyone who’s ever told a lie
  • Psychology students  
  • People interested in politics

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Healthy Living Books: The Diabetes Code by Jason Fung

The Diabetes Code

Jason Fung
Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally
4.6 (253 ratings)
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What's The Diabetes Code about?

The Diabetes Code (2018) addresses one of the western world’s most alarming health epidemics: the rise of type 2 diabetes – a disorder closely related to poor diet and obesity. But as Jason Fung shows, it can be reversed. The important thing is to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Drawing on his professional experience as well as the latest scientific data, Fung makes a powerful case for a dietary strategy to prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes that you can start implementing today.

Who should read The Diabetes Code?

  • Type 2 diabetes patients
  • Anyone battling obesity
  • Nutritional therapists and doctors

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Healthy Living Books: Minimalism by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

Minimalism

Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus
Live a Meaningful Life
4.1 (401 ratings)
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What's Minimalism about?

Minimalism (2011) offers readers an alternative path that avoids nine-to-five drudgery and helps them focus on what’s important in life. Authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus have practical guidance on how anyone can free themselves from the financial and emotional binds of modern life to build a new and simpler lifestyle that is still authentic and rewarding.

Who should read Minimalism?

  • Readers who are ready to live a more peaceful lifestyle
  • Anxious and distracted people eager for a decluttered life
  • Anyone who’s tired of living for a paycheck

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Healthy Living Books: Do Breathe by Michael Townsend Williams

Do Breathe

Michael Townsend Williams
Calm Your Mind. Find Focus. Get Stuff Done.
4.5 (747 ratings)
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What's Do Breathe about?

Do/Breathe (2015) is a calming antidote to the stressors of contemporary life, offering a simple guide to cultivating balance, honing focus, and learning to be present. Do/Breathe takes you right back to life’s basics – like breathing, eating, and sleeping – to show how adjusting fundamental practices, habits, and mindsets can produce positive, lasting change in your life. 

Who should read Do Breathe?

  • Busy professionals who never seem to reach the end of their to-do lists
  • Dreamers whose fear holds them back from chasing their goals
  • Multitaskers who want to juggle their roles and responsibilities without losing equilibrium

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Healthy Living Books: Super Human by Dave Asprey

Super Human

Dave Asprey
The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever
4.1 (1,831 ratings)
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What's Super Human about?

“No supplement can replicate the full spectrum of light humans need from the sun.

Super Human (2019) is a guide to the latest research in longevity. By making basic changes in your diet and adopting cutting-edge anti-aging technology, you can bypass aging for decades to come while looking as good as you feel.

Who should read Super Human?

  • Middle-aged men and women who want to age backwards
  • Young adults suffering from obesity, fatigue, or health problems associated with aging
  • Bulletproof Diet devotees

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Healthy Living Books: Breath by James Nestor

Breath

James Nestor
The New Science of a Lost Art
4.6 (935 ratings)
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What's Breath about?

Breath (2020) is the fascinating and unexpected story of the power of breathing. Western science has overlooked the amazing effects that different methods of breathing can have on our health.

Who should read Breath?

  • Fans of popular science
  • People looking for simple ways to improve their health
  • Anyone keen to learn more about something we do unconsciously.

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Healthy Living Books: When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté

When the Body Says No

Gabor Maté
The Cost of Hidden Stress
4.6 (698 ratings)
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What's When the Body Says No about?

When the Body Says No (2003) probes the hidden connections between mental health and physical illness. Modern medical science often tries to reassure us that our minds and bodies are totally separate – when, in reality, they’re deeply interconnected. Mental stresses often play out in the body as physiological diseases, disorders, and chronic conditions that endanger our health and well-being.

Who should read When the Body Says No?

  • People who have chronic health conditions or who know others who have them
  • The eternally stressed
  • Those interested in the connections between mind and body

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Healthy Living Books: Body by Science by Doug McGuff, John Little

Body by Science

Doug McGuff, John Little
A Research Based Program for Strength Training, Body Building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week
4.5 (485 ratings)
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What's Body by Science about?

Body by Science (2009) is a comprehensive guide to building muscle. This handbook is driven by data, and it offers a scientifically proven approach to sculpting a fitter, firmer body. All you’ll need is a few minutes a week.

Who should read Body by Science?

  • Fitness buffs looking to optimize their routine
  • Couch potatoes eager to amp up their physical activity
  • Anyone curious about the science of building up muscle

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Healthy Living Books: SuperLife by Darin Olien

SuperLife

Darin Olien
The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome
4.2 (355 ratings)
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What's SuperLife about?

SuperLife (2015) is the missing manual for your body. By outlining the five life forces fundamental to human well-being, it explains how you can harness these forces to optimize your health, feel amazing, and live long into the future.

Who should read SuperLife?

  • Future-minded people concerned about their long-term health and longevity
  • Young and middle-aged people who are suffering from premature aches and pains
  • People who want to feel their best every day

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Healthy Living Books: Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety by Drew Ramsey

Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety

Drew Ramsey
Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks
4.3 (462 ratings)
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What's Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety about?

Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety (2021) is a groundbreaking look at how nutrition can influence mental health. Based on the latest scientific information, it gives the lowdown on the mind-gut connection, inflammation, and keeping your microbiome healthy. 

Who should read Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety?

  • Those seeking a brain-boosting eating strategy
  • People craving a healthier relationship with food
  • Anyone suffering from depression or anxiety

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Healthy Living Books: Fast This Way by Dave Asprey

Fast This Way

Dave Asprey
Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat Like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be
4.5 (555 ratings)
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What's Fast This Way about?

Fast This Way (2021) is not just another book touting the benefits of fasting. Instead, it uses the most up-to-date science and the author’s years of experience to outline exactly how to sustainably fast for a long and healthy life.

Who should read Fast This Way?

  • People struggling with diet-related health problems
  • Aspiring biohackers
  • Anyone looking to up their self-discipline game

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Healthy Living Books: Burn by Herman Pontzer

Burn

Herman Pontzer
The Misunderstood Science of Metabolism
4.2 (149 ratings)
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What's Burn about?

Burn (2021) shines a light on the science behind metabolism – the way our bodies burn energy. Packed with memorable insights and facts, it draws on the latest metabolic research and delves into the evolutionary history of the human body. 

Who should read Burn?

  • Gym members wondering why they aren’t shifting more weight
  • Would-be dieters unsure of which nutritional plan to follow
  • Natural history buffs

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Healthy Living Books: The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof

The Wim Hof Method

Wim Hof
Activate Your Full Human Potential
4.6 (322 ratings)
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What's The Wim Hof Method about?

The Wim Hof Method (2020) posits that we can overcome almost anything, from illness and depression to extreme climate conditions, by employing Wim Hof’s methods. Based on three pillars – cold, breathing, and mindset – The Wim Hof Method seeks to help you activate your full potential.

Who should read The Wim Hof Method?

  • Anyone looking to improve their general health and well-being
  • Endurance athletes and winter sport fanatics
  • Those looking for alternative remedies to illness and depression

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Healthy Living Books: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

The Comfort Crisis

Michael Easter
Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self
4.4 (313 ratings)
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What's The Comfort Crisis about?

The Comfort Crisis (2021) offers a cure for the physical and mental health problems of modern-day life. It’s all about getting comfortable with discomfort, which can mean anything from roughing it in the wilderness to contemplating death.

Who should read The Comfort Crisis?

  • People feeling disillusioned with modern life
  • Restless spirits craving an Into the Wild experience
  • Anyone interested in improving their physical or mental health

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Healthy Living Books: How to Do the Work by Nicole LePera

How to Do the Work

Nicole LePera
Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self
4.5 (604 ratings)
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What's How to Do the Work about?

How to Do the Work (2021) is a hands-on guide to healing our bodies and minds. The physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of our health are all interconnected. By changing how we eat and exercise, engaging in mindfulness and tackling past trauma, we can heal ourselves and transform our relationships.

Who should read How to Do the Work?

  • Spiritual seekers looking for new ways to connect with the world
  • Children of emotionally unavailable parents looking to heal past trauma
  • Anyone who’s tired of feeling sluggish and burnt out

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Healthy Living Books: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Set Boundaries, Find Peace

Nedra Glover Tawwab
A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself
4.6 (709 ratings)
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What's Set Boundaries, Find Peace about?

Set Boundaries, Find Peace (2021) lays out everything you need to know about boundaries: what they are, why you need them, and how to implement them in your life right now. By breaking down the ins and outs of setting healthy boundaries, these blinks will leave you feeling confident and empowered to finally tackle those thorny conversations that you’ve been avoiding for so long.

Who should read Set Boundaries, Find Peace?

  • People-pleasers who don’t know how to say no
  • Couples that have trouble communicating
  • Anyone who finds setting boundaries especially difficult

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Healthy Living Books: Love People, Use Things by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus

Love People, Use Things

Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus
Because the Opposite Never Works
4.4 (486 ratings)
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What's Love People, Use Things about?

Love People, Use Things (2021) is a manifesto extolling the pleasures of minimalism. This primer explains why living with fewer things can lead to less clutter and more fulfilling relationships.

Who should read Love People, Use Things?

  • Budding hoarders looking to cut back
  • Thrifty savers seeking tips on light living
  • Anyone interested in the practice of minimalism

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Healthy Living Books: Biohack Your Brain by Kristen Willeumier

Biohack Your Brain

Kristen Willeumier
How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance and Power
4.6 (1,134 ratings)
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What's Biohack Your Brain about?

Biohack Your Brain (2020) is a guide to caring for your most essential organ – the brain. Drawing on the latest neuroscientific research, it’s packed with actionable advice on everything from optimizing your diet for brain health to stimulating your gray cells and beating stress. Along the way, it sheds light on how you can start protecting yourself against cognitive diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Who should read Biohack Your Brain?

  • Thinkers and tinkerers
  • The stressed and anxious 
  • Self-improvers

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Healthy Living Books: Feel Great, Lose Weight by Rangan Chatterjee

Feel Great, Lose Weight

Rangan Chatterjee
Long term, simple habits for lasting and sustainable weight loss
4.6 (412 ratings)
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What's Feel Great, Lose Weight about?

Feel Great Lose Weight (2020) isn’t just another diet book of quick fixes and fads. Drawing on Dr. Rangan Chatterjee’s expertise, it gives you the tools to be the mechanic of your own health, showing you how to fine-tune your eating habits and lifestyle to lose weight sustainably and feel great for the long term.

Who should read Feel Great, Lose Weight?

  • Fad-diet skeptics
  • Anyone who wants to understand the science of weight loss
  • People seeking a judgment-free, sustainable approach to improving health

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Healthy Living Books: Brain Food by Lisa Mosconi

Brain Food

Lisa Mosconi
How to Eat Smart and Sharpen Your Mind
4.6 (707 ratings)
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What's Brain Food about?

Brain Food (2018) highlights the role nutrition plays in your brain’s health. It explores the incredible brain-gut connection and reveals exactly what to eat and drink to maximize your cognitive power and prevent stress, dementia, and memory loss.

Who should read Brain Food?

  • People who want to transform sluggish minds into sharpshooters
  • Health nuts seeking simple hacks to achieve long-term well-being
  • Those who feel their brains could use a little TLC

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Healthy Living Books: The Expectation Effect by David Robson

The Expectation Effect

David Robson
How Your Mindset Can Change Your World
4.6 (1,070 ratings)
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What's The Expectation Effect about?

The Expectation Effect (2022) explores the connection between our minds, our bodies, and our outcomes. It explores how our expectations can form our realities, and reveals the extent to which self-fulfilling prophecies shape our lives.

Who should read The Expectation Effect?

  • Anyone struggling with a negative mindset
  • Psychology buffs looking for a fresh perspective
  • Health and wellness fans wanting new insights

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Healthy Living Books: How to Meet Your Self by Nicole LePera

How to Meet Your Self

Nicole LePera
The Workbook for Self-Discovery
4.2 (240 ratings)
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What's How to Meet Your Self about?

How to Meet Your Self (2022) is a practical guide to self-discovery. These simple exercises can help you to become more conscious, and more in touch with your own body and emotions, ultimately allowing you to discover your true self.

Who should read How to Meet Your Self?

  • Self seekers
  • People who feel stuck on autopilot
  • Anyone who’s unhappy and doesn’t know why

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Healthy Living Books: Million Dollar Habits by Brian Tracy

Million Dollar Habits

Brian Tracy
Proven Power Practices to Double and Triple Your Income
4.4 (1,506 ratings)
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What's Million Dollar Habits about?

Million Dollar Habits (2017) is the manual to your brain and your life that you never got in school. It explains the “secrets” of success and what you need to do to unlock your full potential.

Who should read Million Dollar Habits?

  • Millionaire wannabes
  • Couch potatoes looking to get fit and healthy 
  • People who want to develop great relationships

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Healthy Living Books: Why We Eat (Too Much) by Andrew Jenkinson

Why We Eat (Too Much)

Andrew Jenkinson
The New Science of Appetite
4.1 (208 ratings)
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What's Why We Eat (Too Much) about?

Why We Eat (Too Much) (2021) illuminates the new science of metabolism. An exploration of how our bodies process the calories we eat into the fuel that keeps our cells running, it demolishes old myths about the value of dieting. When we really understand appetite, it argues, we can finally begin eating healthfully rather than attempting to starve our bodies into submission. 

Who should read Why We Eat (Too Much)?

  • Frustrated dieters 
  • Science lovers 
  • Sugar addicts

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Healthy Living Books: Master Your Core by Bohdanna Zazulak

Master Your Core

Bohdanna Zazulak
A Science-Based Guide to Achieve Peak Performance and Resilience to Injury
4.3 (447 ratings)
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What's Master Your Core about?

Master Your Core (2021) provides a holistic overview of how strengthening your core can directly boost your athletic performance and mood while reducing injuries. It offers a scientific explanation of “core stability” and includes breathing, stretching, and dynamic exercises to train your core muscles and improve your overall health.

Who should read Master Your Core?

  • Desk workers who want to improve their posture and mood
  • Injury-adverse athletes looking to boost strength and power
  • Anyone craving sculpted abs with a side of mental well-being

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Healthy Living Books: Evolve Your Brain by Joe Dispenza

Evolve Your Brain

Joe Dispenza
The Science of Changing Your Mind
4.6 (748 ratings)
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What's Evolve Your Brain about?

Evolve Your Brain (2007) dives deep into the human brain and its structures. It demonstrates the power of neuroplasticity to change thinking, behavior, and biology.

Who should read Evolve Your Brain?

  • Curious minds who are, well, curious about their minds
  • Self-help fans seeking brain-based advice on achieving their goals
  • Anyone with a brain wondering why it didn’t come with an owner’s manual

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Healthy Living Books: Outlive by Peter Attia, with Bill Gifford

Outlive

Peter Attia, with Bill Gifford
The Science and Art of Longevity
4.3 (1,285 ratings)
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What's Outlive about?

Outlive (2023) is a comprehensive guide to living a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Drawing on cutting-edge science and practical advice, it empowers you to optimize your exercise, nutrition, sleep, and emotional health for maximum longevity.

Who should read Outlive?

  • Individuals seeking a healthier, longer life
  • Fitness enthusiasts wanting well-rounded advice
  • Anyone interested in optimizing mental well-being

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Healthy Living Books: Eat to Beat Your Diet by William W. Li

Eat to Beat Your Diet

William W. Li
Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism, and Live Longer
4.2 (87 ratings)
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What's Eat to Beat Your Diet about?

Eat to Beat Your Diet (2023) is a science-backed guide to healthy weight loss and disease-free living. It reveals surprising links between fat, metabolism, and certain nutrients, showing that eating more of the most beneficial foods is actually the path to increased health and happiness.

Who should read Eat to Beat Your Diet?

  • Those who want to lose weight
  • People looking to stave off chronic disease naturally 
  • Health-conscious foodies

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Healthy Living Books: Young Forever by Mark Hyman

Young Forever

Mark Hyman
The Secrets to Living Your Longest, Healthiest Life
4.5 (383 ratings)
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What's Young Forever about?

Forever Young (2023) challenges the notion that poor health associated with aging is an inevitable part of life. Instead, it provides a roadmap to not only live longer but to enjoy good health until death.

Who should read Young Forever?

  • Young people wanting to set themselves up for a long, healthy life
  • Older people looking to reverse the aging process
  • Those suffering from disease who want to improve their well-being

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Healthy Living Books: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life by Dr. Daniel G. Amen

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life

Dr. Daniel G. Amen
The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness
4.0 (474 ratings)
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What's Change Your Brain, Change Your Life about?

Unlock your brain's full potential with cutting-edge techniques and personalized brain health approaches detailed in this revised and updated version of the original Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (1999) by Dr. Daniel G. Amen.

Who should read Change Your Brain, Change Your Life?

  • All brain owners
  • Brainiacs seeking to enhance their mind powers
  • Health-conscious people wanting better knowledge of brain health

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Healthy Living Books: Built to Move by Kelly Starrett & Juliet Starrett

Built to Move

Kelly Starrett & Juliet Starrett
The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully
4.6 (358 ratings)
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What's Built to Move about?

Built to Move (2023) is your ultimate guide to building a better, healthier, more functional body. The concept is simple – it provides a handful of simple tests to assess your movement, and a handful of easy-to-follow routines to improve it. Utilizing the latest insights of mobility, sleep, and nutrition science, you’ll learn to keep your body and mind as fit as possible with minimal effort – no matter if you’re a couch potato or a world class athlete. 

Who should read Built to Move?

  • Couch potatoes looking for a minimal movement practice to stay healthy
  • Professional athletes looking to keep their body as fit as possible 
  • Anyone who wants to move better and without pain 

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Healthy Living Books: Fiber Fueled by Will Bulsiewicz

Fiber Fueled

Will Bulsiewicz
The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome
4.6 (342 ratings)
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What's Fiber Fueled about?

Fiber Fueled (2020) introduces you to your gut microbiome and its importance for your health. It explains how you can keep your microbiome healthy by eating a wide variety of plants.

Who should read Fiber Fueled?

  • Junk-food junkies looking for a way out
  • Weight-conscious folks searching for something that really works
  • Gut microbes that need to train their human to eat healthily

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Healthy Living Books: Retrain Your Brain by Seth J. Gillihan

Retrain Your Brain

Seth J. Gillihan
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks
4.3 (704 ratings)
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What's Retrain Your Brain about?

Retrain Your Brain (2016) is all about learning practical strategies to break free from negative thought patterns and cultivate a more positive, fulfilling life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or just want to improve your overall mental well-being, this guide is a valuable resource for retraining your brain and becoming your best self.

Who should read Retrain Your Brain?

  • Anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, or low mood
  • Life hackers looking for tools to enhance emotional well-being
  • Curious minds interested in the science behind cognitive behavioral therapy

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Healthy Living Books: The 12-week Fitness Project by Rujuta Diwekar

The 12-week Fitness Project

Rujuta Diwekar
4.1 (297 ratings)
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What's The 12-week Fitness Project about?

The 12-week Fitness Project (2021) offers an alternative to restrictive diets that addresses health beyond the scale, creating sustainable change that draws on time-tested wisdom to improve overall well-being.

Who should read The 12-week Fitness Project?

  • Frustrated dieters wondering why restriction seems to work against them
  • Wellness seekers looking for better sleep, more energy and better digestion
  • Those looking to incorporate more variety in their diets while creating sustainable lifestyle change

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Healthy Living Books: The Joy of Saying No by Natalie Lue

The Joy of Saying No

Natalie Lue
A Simple Plan to Stop People-Pleasing, Reclaim Your Boundaries, and Say Yes to the Life You Want
4.1 (175 ratings)
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What's The Joy of Saying No about?

The Joy of Saying No (2022) is a practical guide for people pleasers. It explains what people pleasing is, why it impacts well-being, the different ways it manifests in behaviors, and how it can be overcome, so that people can live more authentically.

Who should read The Joy of Saying No?

  • Life-long people pleasers 
  • Individuals who struggle to say no or set healthy boundaries
  • People aged 20 to 80, who were raised in the Age of Obedience

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Healthy Living Books: Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken

Ultra-Processed People

Chris van Tulleken
The Science Behind the Food That Isn't Food
2.9 (313 ratings)
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What's Ultra-Processed People about?

Ultra-Processed People (2023) exposes the alarming dominance of ultra-processed foods in today’s diets. It uncovers the hidden consequences of these foods on our health, environment, and societal norms, and explores solutions to transform our current food culture.

Who should read Ultra-Processed People?

  • Health enthusiasts 
  • Parents seeking to provide the best nutritional choices for their children
  • Doctors and nutritionists

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Healthy Living Books: Breaking the Cycle by George N. Collins with Andrew Adleman

Breaking the Cycle

George N. Collins with Andrew Adleman
Free Yourself from Sex Addiction, Porn Obsession, and Shame
4.3 (25 ratings)
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What's Breaking the Cycle about?

Breaking the Cycle (2011) outlines a series of tried and tested exercises that widen the gap between sex addicts and their compulsive sexual behaviors. Sticking to these techniques builds confidence in sex addicts to move on from their obsession toward a richer life that prioritizes their wellbeing and relationships.

Who should read Breaking the Cycle?

  • People trying to overcome sex and porn addiction
  • People trying to understand the nature of sex addiction
  • Counselors or anyone trying to help a sex addict

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Healthy Living Books: Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating by Allen Carr

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating

Allen Carr
Set Yourself Free from Binge-Eating and Comfort-Eating
4.1 (248 ratings)
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What's Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating about?

Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating (2019) guides compulsive eaters past the mental traps that lead to overindulgence. It applies the "Easyway" method which has already helped millions quit smoking and expands on it to uncover the psychological roots of our unhealthy impulses, freeing us to rediscover balanced eating habits.

Who should read Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit Emotional Eating?

  • Emotional eaters looking to quit
  • Individuals skeptical about willpower-based methods
  • Anyone looking to adopt healthier eating habits

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Healthy Living Books: Eat More, Live Well by Megan Rossi

Eat More, Live Well

Megan Rossi
Enjoy Your Favourite Food and Boost Your Gut Health with The Diversity Diet
4.4 (255 ratings)
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What's Eat More, Live Well about?

Eat More, Live Well (2021) offers a fresh take on the diet and health connection, building on the importance of a diverse and thriving gut microbiome for health, well-being, and longevity.

Who should read Eat More, Live Well?

  • Frustrated calorie counters looking for a tastier way to health
  • Scientific minds curious about the relationship between gut microbes and well-being
  • Anyone looking for a more sustainable way to lose weight, increase energy, and live with more abundant health

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Healthy Living Books: The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown

The Oxygen Advantage

Patrick McKeown
The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster and Fitter You
4.3 (330 ratings)
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What's The Oxygen Advantage about?

The Oxygen Advantage (2015) reveals how simple breath control can unlock untapped power to improve fitness, focus, and overall well-being. 

Who should read The Oxygen Advantage?

  • Athletes or fitness enthusiasts looking to gain an edge in endurance, performance, and workout recovery
  • Those interested in boosting concentration, mental clarity, and accessing meditative states through breathing
  • People looking for holistic health approaches rooted in evolutionary biology and ancestral lifestyles

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Healthy Living Books: Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter

Scarcity Brain

Michael Easter
Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough
4.1 (342 ratings)
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What's Scarcity Brain about?

Scarcity Brain (2023) reveals how our ancient scarcity mindset now backfires in a world of abundance. Michael Easter traveled the world consulting innovators on tactics to counter scarcity cues – from a Las Vegas slot machine designer detecting triggers to coffee-making monks finding happiness in alone time. By understanding our cravings, we can shake the worst habits and use what we have better for a more satisfying life.

Who should read Scarcity Brain?

  • People looking to break bad habits and addictions
  • Those interested in the science behind human behavior
  • Anyone seeking to take control of their life and live more fully

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Healthy Living Books: 100 Ways to Change Your Life by Liz Moody

100 Ways to Change Your Life

Liz Moody
The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships and Success
4.3 (591 ratings)
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What's 100 Ways to Change Your Life about?

100 Ways to Change Your Life (2023) is a guide that offers you a wide range of practical tips and strategies for making impactful changes in various aspects of your life. Covering topics from health and wellness to personal growth and happiness, it’s designed to inspire and motivate you to implement small but significant adjustments to suit your individual needs and goals.

Who should read 100 Ways to Change Your Life?

  • Wellness devotees and productivity fanatics who’ve lost sight of simple happiness
  • Dreamers who’d love to start doing, if they could only stick to their goals
  • Anyone who feels there could be more to life than the status quo

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Healthy Living Books: Feeling Good by David D. Burns

Feeling Good

David D. Burns
The New Mood Therapy
4.2 (46 ratings)
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What's Feeling Good about?

Feeling Good (1999) offers an uplifting perspective on managing conditions like anxiety, guilt, pessimism, and depression, emphasizing that they can be effectively addressed through scientifically proven techniques. Filled with practical strategies, it provides tools to enhance mood, build self-esteem, and better navigate the challenges of negative emotions.

Who should read Feeling Good?

  • Individuals struggling with depression and anxiety
  • Anyone seeking self-improvement and positivity
  • Mental health professionals interested in cognitive therapy techniques

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Healthy Living Books: Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mindfulness for Beginners

Jon Kabat-Zinn
Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life
4.4 (81 ratings)
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What's Mindfulness for Beginners about?

Mindfulness for Beginners (2016) teaches wholeness and contentment are qualities present within each of us, accessible through mindful awareness. It serves as both a practical guide to and philosophical exploration of mindfulness.

Who should read Mindfulness for Beginners?

  • Overthinkers who want to step back from unproductive thought patterns
  • Self-critics ready to develop a kind relationship with themselves
  • Stressed-out professionals who want to replenish themselves by finding inner peace

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Healthy Living Books: How Not to Age by Michael Greger

How Not to Age

Michael Greger
The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older
4.1 (436 ratings)
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What's How Not to Age about?

How Not to Age (2021) delves into the scientific understanding of the aging process, exploring biological mechanisms and lifestyle choices that can influence longevity and vitality. It offers a comprehensive look at research-based strategies, from diet and exercise to sleep and stress management, to slow down aging and improve overall health. Get practical advice, debunk the myths, and discover effective, scientifically grounded approaches to aging well.

Who should read How Not to Age?

  • Health enthusiasts 
  • People who plan to live past 100
  • Anyone curious about separating myth from fact in the anti-aging industry

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Healthy Living Books: How to Be the Love You Seek by Nicole LePera

How to Be the Love You Seek

Nicole LePera
Break Cycles, Find Peace, and Heal Your Relationships
4.1 (115 ratings)
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What's How to Be the Love You Seek about?

How to Be the Love You Seek (2023) is part candid memoir, part practical manual to improving your romantic relationships. Supported by personal experience and patient case studies, it argues that deep inner work is the essential prerequisite to secure, loving outer relationships – and outlines the process to make this transformation possible. 

Who should read How to Be the Love You Seek?

  • Anyone looking to improve their romantic relationship(s) 
  • Individuals committed to moving past old wounds and trauma 
  • People interested in self-development and personal growth 

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Healthy Living Books: Dopamine Detox by Thibaut Meurisse

Dopamine Detox

Thibaut Meurisse
A Short Guide to Remove Distractions and Get Your Brain to Do Hard Things
4.3 (641 ratings)
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What's Dopamine Detox about?

Dopamine Detox (2020) is a concise guide that addresses a prevalent issue in today's distraction-filled world, offering you practical strategies to overcome procrastination and enhance focus. It reveals the impact of excessive dopamine stimulation on your ability to concentrate and tackle demanding tasks. Through a step-by-step approach, it empowers you to implement a dopamine detox in just 48 hours, enabling you to regain control over your attention and pursue your goals with renewed clarity.

Who should read Dopamine Detox?

  • Chronic procrastinators
  • Goal-setters struggling to find motivation
  • Professionals seeking enhanced productivity methods

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Healthy Living Books: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Olivia Telford

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Olivia Telford
Simple Techniques to Instantly Be Happier, Find Inner Peace, and Improve Your Life
4.5 (309 ratings)
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What's Cognitive Behavioral Therapy about?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2020) explores a range of mental health topics, including managing anxiety, overcoming guilt, handling addiction, and integrating mindfulness into your daily life. Filled with practical tips, exercises, and real-world examples, it offers a user-friendly approach to enhancing mental well-being.

Who should read Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

  • Anyone who has experienced depression or anxiety
  • People interested in mental health disorders and solutions
  • Psychology students exploring therapeutic techniques

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Healthy Living Books: Quantum Body by Deepak Chopra, MD., Jack Tuszynski, PhD & Brian Fertig, MD

Quantum Body

Deepak Chopra, MD., Jack Tuszynski, PhD & Brian Fertig, MD
The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life
3.1 (78 ratings)
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What's Quantum Body about?

Quantum Body (2023) presents a groundbreaking exploration of health and well-being, delving into the intricate relationship between quantum science and our physical existence. It introduces the concept of the quantum body, an infinite, subatomic entity that profoundly influences your physical and mental state and health, yet frequently goes unrecognized.

Who should read Quantum Body?

  • Health enthusiasts interested in quantum science
  • Anyone exploring nontraditional health approaches
  • Fans of Deepak Chopra's work

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Healthy Living Books: Zero Sugar / One Month by Becky Gillaspy

Zero Sugar / One Month

Becky Gillaspy
Reduce Cravings - Reset Metabolism - Lose Weight - Lower Blood Sugar
3.5 (265 ratings)
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What's Zero Sugar / One Month about?

Zero Sugar / One Month (2024) is a roadmap aimed at helping individuals eliminate sugar from their diet to achieve long-term health. It provides actionable advice, including guides on what to eat, how to resist temptation, and a day-by-day timeline of what to expect – along with motivational anecdotes and tips to navigate emotional challenges and build confidence throughout the 30-day journey. 

Who should read Zero Sugar / One Month?

  • Individuals looking to reduce their sugar intake for weight loss or health reasons 
  • Health-conscious folks seeking a structured, time-bound nutrition challenge 
  • Anyone curious about sugar’s impact on their health and well-being

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Healthy Living Books: Little Treatments, Big Effects by Jessica Schleider

Little Treatments, Big Effects

Jessica Schleider
How to Build Meaningful Moments That Can Transform Your Mental Health
2.9 (44 ratings)
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What's Little Treatments, Big Effects about?

Little Treatments, Big Effects (2023) addresses the widespread issue of unmet psychological needs and introduces single-session interventions as a novel complement to traditional approaches. It argues for systemic changes in mental health care and demonstrates how these brief interventions can create significant impacts.

Who should read Little Treatments, Big Effects?

  • Individuals seeking accessible mental health care solutions
  • Mental health professionals interested in brief intervention strategies
  • Caregivers looking for quick, effective ways to psychologically support youth

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Healthy Living Books: Gut Check by Steven R. Gundry

Gut Check

Steven R. Gundry
Unleash the Power of Your Microbiome to Reverse Disease and Transform Your Mental, Physical, and Emotional Health
3.1 (290 ratings)
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What's Gut Check about?

Gut Check (2023) explores the critical role that our gut bacteria play in determining our overall health. It argues that nurturing a healthy microbiome can lead to a longer, more vibrant life, against the backdrop of conventional dietary beliefs.

Who should read Gut Check?

  • Health enthusiasts
  • Longevity seekers
  • Diet skeptics

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Healthy Living Books: You, Happier by Daniel G. Amen, MD

You, Happier

Daniel G. Amen, MD
The 7 Neuroscience Secrets of Feeling Good Based on Your Brain Type
4.5 (325 ratings)
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What's You, Happier about?

You, Happier (2024) is a guide to achieving lasting happiness and well-being by understanding and adapting to your own specific brain type. Packed with practical strategies and science-backed insights, it offers a roadmap to improving brain health and unlocking the keys to feeling good, both mentally and physically.

Who should read You, Happier?

  • People struggling with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges
  • Health-conscious individuals looking to improve their overall well-being
  • Anyone seeking practical strategies to boost happiness, resilience, and life satisfaction

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Healthy Living Books: The CBT Workbook for Mental Health by Simón Rego & Sarah Fader

The CBT Workbook for Mental Health

Simón Rego & Sarah Fader
Evidence-Based Exercises to Transform Negative Thoughts and Manage Your Well-Being
4.3 (290 ratings)
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What's The CBT Workbook for Mental Health about?

The CBT Workbook for Mental Health (2022) is a practical guide to using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to improve your emotional well-being. It offers targeted solutions for common issues like anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and relationship issues, providing simple exercises that can be completed in just 10-30 minutes a day.

Who should read The CBT Workbook for Mental Health?

  • People looking to improve their mental and emotional health
  • Those interested in learning practical, easy-to-implement CBT techniques
  • Anyone seeking to build resilience and coping skills for life's challenges

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Healthy Living Books: The Power of When by Michael Breus

The Power of When

Michael Breus
Discover Your Chronotype – and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More
3.0 (308 ratings)
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What's The Power of When about?

The Power of When (2016) presents a groundbreaking program that demonstrates how aligning with your body’s natural rhythm can optimize your productivity, health, and well-being. With engaging quizzes, practical advice, and fascinating facts, it allows you to discover your own chronotype and unlock your hidden potential by identifying the best times for daily activities.

Who should read The Power of When?

  • Productivity enthusiasts and life hackers
  • Health-conscious individuals and wellness advocates
  • Anyone struggling with their sleep or daily routines

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Healthy Living Books: The Hunger Habit by Judson Brewer

The Hunger Habit

Judson Brewer
Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop
4.4 (225 ratings)
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What's The Hunger Habit about?

The Hunger Habit (2024) explores the psychological aspects of why we eat beyond our basic energy needs. Delving into how emotional hunger leads to unhealthy eating habits, it offers mindfulness strategies to manage cravings and develop a healthier relationship with food.

Who should read The Hunger Habit?

  • Individuals struggling with emotional and habitual eating
  • Mindfulness practitioners seeking dietary behavior change
  • Health enthusiasts skeptical of fad diets

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Healthy Living Books: Women, Food, and Hormones by Sara Gottfried

Women, Food, and Hormones

Sara Gottfried
A 4-Week Plan to Achieve Hormonal Balance, Lose Weight, and Feel Like Yourself Again
3.4 (74 ratings)
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What's Women, Food, and Hormones about?

Women, Food, and Hormones (2021) explores the intricate relationship among diet, hormonal balance, and women’s health. It delves into how specific foods can influence hormone levels, providing a science-backed protocol for hormonal balance, losing weight, and feeling more energetic. 

Who should read Women, Food, and Hormones?

  • Women experiencing hormonal imbalances or menopausal symptoms
  • Health professionals specializing in women’s health and nutrition
  • Anyone interested in holistic approaches to diet and health

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Healthy Living Books: Good Energy by Casey Means

Good Energy

Casey Means
The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
4.2 (372 ratings)
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What's Good Energy about?

Good Energy (2024) explores the connection between metabolism and a wide range of health conditions, from depression to heart disease and cancer. These diverse ailments, it argues, can often be traced back to the same underlying issue: metabolic dysfunction. The upshot? One of the best things you can do for your health is to boost your metabolism – and that’s much simpler than you think. 

Who should read Good Energy?

  • Individuals exploring metabolic health improvement
  • Readers facing chronic health conditions
  • Health-conscious, proactive lifestyle seekers

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Healthy Living Books: The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver

The New Menopause

Mary Claire Haver
Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts
3.9 (64 ratings)
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What's The New Menopause about?

The New Menopause (2024) is a guide that empowers everyone to navigate the challenges and opportunities of menopause with confidence and grace. Through a combination of myth-busting, practical advice, and personal insights, it provides a comprehensive roadmap for optimizing physical, emotional, and mental well-being during this pivotal phase of life. 

Who should read The New Menopause?

  • Those going through menopause – or who anticipate doing so
  • Family and friends of someone going through menopause who want to provide support
  • Anyone seeking to better understand and empathize with the experiences of menopause

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Healthy Living Books: Powered by Me by Neha Sangwan

Powered by Me

Neha Sangwan
From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life
4.0 (169 ratings)
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What's Powered by Me about?

Powered by Me (2023) delves into the complexities of burnout, providing a clear method to pinpoint where it affects individuals across five levels: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. Packed with practical tools and tips for beating burnout, it shows you how to replenish your energy, enhance personal awareness, and align decisions with your core values. 

Who should read Powered by Me?

  • Professionals experiencing burnout and seeking recovery strategies
  • Individuals interested in holistic wellness and self-care
  • Leaders aiming to align personal values with decision-making

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Healthy Living Books: Reversing Alzheimer's by Heather Sandison

Reversing Alzheimer's

Heather Sandison
The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health
4.3 (199 ratings)
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What's Reversing Alzheimer's about?

Reversing Alzheimer's (2024) offers a groundbreaking perspective on combating a devastating disease, presenting evidence-based strategies to improve cognition and quality of life for those affected. Drawing from clinical practice and cutting-edge research, it provides actionable steps for patients and caregivers to fortify brain health and potentially reverse cognitive decline – challenging the notion of Alzheimer's as an inevitable fate.

Who should read Reversing Alzheimer's?

  • Family members and caregivers of those with Alzheimer's or dementia
  • Healthcare professionals specializing in geriatrics or neurology
  • People interested in preventative measures against age-related cognitive issues

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Healthy Living Books: Intentionality by Finnian Kelly

Intentionality

Finnian Kelly
A Guide to Breath, Consciousness, and Radical Self-Transformation
3.8 (37 ratings)
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What's Intentionality about?

Intentionality (2024) delves into the concept of living a life with purpose and awareness, in order to make conscious decisions that align with values and goals. It explores how intentional actions can lead to greater fulfillment, personal growth, and a deeper connection with oneself and others. Through practical guidance and reflective exercises, it empowers individuals to create a meaningful and purpose-driven life. 

Who should read Intentionality?

  • Personal growth pursuers
  • Aspiring keynote speakers or life coaches 
  • Purpose-driven entrepreneurs and leaders

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Healthy Living Books: The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora

The Anatomy of Anxiety

Ellen Vora
Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response
4.0 (199 ratings)
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What's The Anatomy of Anxiety about?

The Anatomy of Anxiety (2022) challenges the conventional view that anxiety is solely a mental disorder. It proposes that many forms of anxiety originate from bodily imbalances rather than troubled thoughts. It offers actionable strategies for managing anxiety through lifestyle and diet adjustments, while also suggesting that some forms of anxiety can serve as helpful signals for achieving a more balanced life.

Who should read The Anatomy of Anxiety?

  • Individuals struggling with chronic anxiety
  • Highly sensitive people seeking to understand and embrace their nature
  • Anyone looking to deepen their self-awareness and personal growth journey

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Healthy Living Books: Blind Spots by Marty Makary

Blind Spots

Marty Makary
When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health
4.3 (76 ratings)
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What's Blind Spots about?

Blind Spots (2024) examines how modern medicine sometimes gets crucial issues wrong, leading to widespread public harm. It explores the consequences of medical groupthink, highlighting failures like the opioid crisis and misguided dietary advice, while advocating for a more transparent and evidence-based healthcare system. Through critical topics such as nutrition, childbirth, and the microbiome, it sheds light on the gaps in medical knowledge that continue to affect patient outcomes

Who should read Blind Spots?

  • Healthcare professionals seeking to improve patient-centered care approaches
  • Medical students interested in understanding systemic issues in healthcare
  • Anyone curious about healthcare costs and reform efforts

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Healthy Living Books: Hyperefficient by Mithu Storoni

Hyperefficient

Mithu Storoni
Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work
4.2 (176 ratings)
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What's Hyperefficient about?

Hyperefficient (2024) explores the challenge facing knowledge workers expected to deliver high outputs reminiscent of industrial-era efficiency in the modern, technology-driven workplace. It argues that the key tasks of idea generation, complex problem-solving, and learning require a new approach to productivity. It suggests tailoring work patterns to natural cognitive rhythms, thereby creating a more sustainable and effective way of working that aligns with how our brains naturally function.

Who should read Hyperefficient?

  • Knowledge workers seeking sustainable productivity methods
  • Leaders aiming to enhance team efficiency
  • Anyone interested in neuroscience-based performance improvement

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Healthy Living Books: The Inner Clock by Lynne Peeples

The Inner Clock

Lynne Peeples
Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms
4.2 (184 ratings)
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What's The Inner Clock about?

The Inner Clock (2024) explores the profound impact of biological timekeeping on human health and well-being. This book delves into the science of circadian rhythms, examining how our internal clocks influence everything from sleep patterns to metabolism, and offers practical strategies for aligning our modern lifestyles with our bodies’ natural cycles to improve overall health and vitality. 

Who should read The Inner Clock?

  • Productivity hackers seeking to optimize their daily routines
  • Shift workers or frequent travelers looking to safeguard their health
  • Anyone interested in the intersection of biology, health, and daily life

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Healthy Living Books: Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain by Partha Nandi

Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain

Partha Nandi
Five Pillars for Gut Health and Cognitive Optimization
4.4 (277 ratings)
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What's Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain about?

Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain (2024) delves into the vital connection between gut health and cognitive function, illustrating how a balanced gut microbiome can help prevent mental decline and neurodegenerative diseases. It offers a holistic wellness approach rooted in nutrition, physical activity, and fostering a sense of community.

Who should read Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain?

  • Health-conscious individuals seeking to improve gut and brain connection
  • Those concerned about preventing mental decline or neurodegenerative diseases
  • Readers exploring holistic approaches to nutrition and overall wellness

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Healthy Living Books: Burned Out to Lit Up by Cara E. Houser

Burned Out to Lit Up

Cara E. Houser
Ditch the Grind and Reclaim Your Life
4.1 (80 ratings)
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What's Burned Out to Lit Up about?

Burned Out to Lit Up (2023) is a practical guide to recovering from burnout. It shows that by prioritizing our own needs, setting boundaries, and adopting positive habits, we can live happier, healthier lives.

Who should read Burned Out to Lit Up?

  • People who feel burned out
  • Parents struggling to juggle work and family commitments
  • Anyone who wants to live a more balanced life

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Healthy Living Books: Tell Yourself a Better Lie by Marisa Peer

Tell Yourself a Better Lie

Marisa Peer
Use the Power of Rapid Transformational Therapy to Edit Your Story and Rewrite Your Life.
3.4 (81 ratings)
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What's Tell Yourself a Better Lie about?

Tell Yourself a Better Lie (2021) explores how the stories we tell ourselves shape our reality, and offers strategies to reframe negative beliefs into empowering ones. Through practical tools and case studies, you’ll learn to identify and transform self-limiting thoughts – and take steps toward personal growth and emotional well-being. 

Who should read Tell Yourself a Better Lie?

  • Self-improvement enthusiasts seeking to overcome self-limiting beliefs
  • Ambitious professionals looking to boost confidence and resilience
  • Anyone struggling with persistent negative self-talk or doubt

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Healthy Living Books: Life Time by Russell G. Foster

Life Time

Russell G. Foster
Your Body Clock and Its Essential Roles in Good Health and Sleep
4.5 (19 ratings)
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What's Life Time about?

Life Time (2022) reveals how your body’s 24-hour biological clock shapes your health, sleep, and mental performance. Through groundbreaking research in circadian science, you’ll discover how simple timing adjustments can dramatically improve immunity, sharpen thinking, and prevent disease. Armed with this revolutionary understanding of daily rhythms, you’ll learn to optimize every hour for better health and longevity.

Who should read Life Time?

  • Insomniacs searching for science-based solutions to sleep better
  • Working professionals trying to optimize their daily performance rhythms
  • Health-conscious individuals interested in preventing disease through lifestyle timing

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Healthy Living Books: Sleep Drink Breathe by Michael Breus

Sleep Drink Breathe

Michael Breus
Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health
4.2 (192 ratings)
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What's Sleep Drink Breathe about?

Sleep Drink Breathe (2024) presents a straightforward approach to transforming health and wellness through three fundamental biological behaviors. It explains how making simple adjustments to sleeping, hydrating, and breathing can dramatically improve energy, stress levels, and cognitive function in a matter of weeks.

Who should read Sleep Drink Breathe?

  • Health-conscious people seeking science-backed fundamentals
  • Consumers seeking effective alternatives to expensive health products
  • Anyone dealing with sleep issues, fatigue, or stress

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Healthy Living Books: The Longevity Formula by Avanti Kumar-Singh

The Longevity Formula

Avanti Kumar-Singh
Ayurvedic Principles to Reduce Inflammation, Increase Cellular Repair, and Live with Vitality
4.0 (95 ratings)
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What's The Longevity Formula about?

The Longevity Formula (2024) explores holistic practices and personalized strategies for enhancing longevity, blending ancestral wisdom with contemporary medical insights. Underscoring the importance of synchronizing your circadian rhythm, balancing your gut microbiome, and stimulating your vagus nerve, it offers a path to optimizing your health span and life span. 

Who should read The Longevity Formula?

  • Adults seeking to enhance vitality 
  • Healthcare practitioners exploring integrative approaches 
  • Anyone curious about Ayurveda 

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Healthy Living Books: Do Walk by Libby DeLana

Do Walk

Libby DeLana
Navigate Earth, Mind and Body. Step by Step
4.2 (51 ratings)
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What's Do Walk about?

Do Walk (2021) explores the transformative power of daily walking, offering a simple yet profound practice for reconnecting with both the world around you and yourself. It highlights how walking can enhance physical health, clear the mind, and spark creativity. Through this reflective guide, you’re invited to embrace the calming rhythm of walking to improve your overall well-being and discover new perspectives.

Who should read Do Walk?

  • Professionals seeking focus, clarity, and stress relief
  • Creatives looking to boost inspiration and fresh thinking
  • Wellness seekers looking to improve their mental, emotional, and physical health

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Healthy Living Books: Getting It Done When You're Depressed by Julie A. Fast, John Preston

Getting It Done When You're Depressed

Julie A. Fast, John Preston
50 Strategies for Keeping Your Life on Track
4.3 (76 ratings)
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What's Getting It Done When You're Depressed about?

Getting It Done When You’re Depressed (2021) offers 50 practical strategies to break the cycle of unproductivity and regain control of your life while managing depression. It provides step-by-step guidance on shifting your mindset and creating a daily structure tailored to your needs. With its actionable advice, it will empower you to overcome mental health challenges and live a more fulfilling life.

Who should read Getting It Done When You're Depressed?

  • Individuals struggling with depression
  • People seeking actionable mental health improvement strategies
  • Friends and family supporting someone with depression

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Healthy Living Books: You Be You by Drew Canole

You Be You

Drew Canole
Detox Your Life, Crush Your Limitations, and Own Your Awesome
4.3 (58 ratings)
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What's You Be You about?

You Be You (2018) is a guide to breaking free from societal expectations and embracing personal authenticity. It encourages people to detox from external influences, confront their inner challenges, and unlock their limitless potential. With practical advice and inspiring insights, it helps individuals create a life aligned with their true purpose.

Who should read You Be You?

  • Health enthusiasts seeking holistic personal transformation and growth
  • Professionals seeking balance between success and personal fulfillment
  • Anyone struggling with self-doubt and limiting beliefs

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Healthy Living Books: Soulful Simplicity by Courtney Carver

Soulful Simplicity

Courtney Carver
How Living with Less Can Lead to So Much More
4.3 (15 ratings)
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What's Soulful Simplicity about?

Soulful Simplicity (2017) is a compassionate guide to living with less in order to live more. Applying mindful minimalism to the domains of love, time, space, and yourself, it illustrates how removing excess physical and emotional clutter can lead to deeper connections, enhanced well-being, and an authentic sense of purpose. 

Who should read Soulful Simplicity?

  • Aspiring minimalists seeking clear, compassionate, and practical guidance 
  • Overworked parents or professionals overwhelmed by clutter and stress 
  • Anyone wanting more from life 

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Healthy Living Books: Make Change That Lasts by Rangan Chatterjee

Make Change That Lasts

Rangan Chatterjee
9 Simple Ways to Break Free from the Habits That Hold You Back
4.0 (18 ratings)
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What's Make Change That Lasts about?

Make Change That Lasts (2024) uncovers nine hidden triggers that drive reliance on external factors to maintain happiness and calm. It offers simple, practical strategies to help you break free from reactive habits and regain control of your well-being. It will empower you to develop self-awareness, resilience, and a sense of lasting fulfillment.

Who should read Make Change That Lasts?

  • Stressed professionals seeking balance and intentional living
  • Self-improvers aiming to break negative behavior patterns
  • Overthinkers struggling with perfectionism or external validation

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Healthy Living Books: Work Life Well-Lived by Kelly Mackin

Work Life Well-Lived

Kelly Mackin
The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work
3.0 (1 ratings)
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What's Work Life Well-Lived about?

Work Life Well-Lived (2024) rethinks workplace fulfillment by introducing the Motives Met framework, which focuses on aligning work with individual psychological, emotional, and social needs. Through a practical five-step approach, this method helps both individuals and organizations build environments where employees don’t just work – they thrive.

Who should read Work Life Well-Lived?

  • Anyone who feels dissatisfied with their work life
  • People who want to take a more proactive approach to their career
  • Those who know they could benefit from some self-reflection

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Healthy Living Books: Eat Your Age by Ian K. Smith

Eat Your Age

Ian K. Smith
Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer
4.3 (39 ratings)
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What's Eat Your Age about?

Eat Your Age (2025) provides a decade-by-decade guide to optimizing health and longevity through tailored nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices. It emphasizes the importance of aligning dietary and wellness habits with the body’s changing needs to prevent age-related issues. By following its advice, you can feel younger, improve overall well-being, and enhance your quality of life.

Who should read Eat Your Age?

  • Younger adults seeking to establish healthy habits
  • Older adults looking to prevent age-related diseases
  • Anyone ready to improve their overall well-being

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Healthy Living Books: This Is Your Brain on Food by Uma Naidoo

This Is Your Brain on Food

Uma Naidoo
A Guide to the Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, and More
4.4 (96 ratings)
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What's This Is Your Brain on Food about?

This Is Your Brain on Food (2020) reveals the link between diet and mental health. For people with conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, cutting out certain foods – and replacing them with healthier options – can make a real difference.

Who should read This Is Your Brain on Food?

  • People who want to improve their mental health
  • Those struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, or fatigue
  • Anyone looking for specific recommendations on what to eat

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Healthy Living Books: The Baby Book by William Sears

The Baby Book

William Sears
Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two
4.0 (2 ratings)
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What's The Baby Book about?

The Baby Book (1993) is a comprehensive guide to infant and toddler care, emphasizing a nurturing, responsive approach known as attachment parenting. It covers topics like breastfeeding, co-sleeping, babywearing, and understanding a child’s cues to foster a strong parent-child bond. With practical advice and medical insights, it encourages parents to trust their instincts and create a loving, supportive environment for their baby’s development.

Who should read The Baby Book?

  • New parents seeking guidance on infant care
  • Breastfeeding mothers looking for expert advice and support
  • Anyone wanting a broader perspective on caring for babies and young children

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Healthy Living Books: The End of Alzheimer's Program by Dale Bredesen

The End of Alzheimer's Program

Dale Bredesen
The First Protocol to Enhance Cognition and Reverse Decline at Any Age
4.3 (32 ratings)
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What's The End of Alzheimer's Program about?

The End of Alzheimer's Program (2020) provides a step-by-step plan to protect – and even restore – cognitive health. It uncovers hidden drivers of Alzheimer’s, such as inflammation, toxins, and insulin resistance, and offers practical strategies to address them. Through a targeted approach that includes diet, sleep, exercise, and personalized interventions, this program empowers you to take control of your brain health and enhance mental clarity.

Who should read The End of Alzheimer's Program?

  • Caregivers and families of patients with Alzheimer’s
  • Individuals concerned about brain health and longevity
  • Medical professionals and researchers studying cognitive decline

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Healthy Living Books: Gentle by Courtney Carver

Gentle

Courtney Carver
Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want
4.7 (3 ratings)
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What's Gentle about?

Gentle (2025) offers a counterintuitive solution to the contemporary culture of exhaustion by reclaiming rest as essential, rather than a reward for productivity. It provides practical, actionable strategies for breaking the cycle of busyness, and challenging the glorification of hustle, while enhancing well-being and effectiveness. 

Who should read Gentle?

  • Busy professionals experiencing – or on the verge of – burnout
  • Caregivers who regularly prioritize the needs of others
  • Anyone who has normalized chronic fatigue as “just how life is”

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Healthy Living Books: Mind Your Body by Nicole J. Sachs

Mind Your Body

Nicole J. Sachs
A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety
4.2 (6 ratings)
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What's Mind Your Body about?

Mind Your Body (2025) reveals the overlooked connection between the mind and body when it comes to chronic pain and other persistent ailments. It shows how our brains, in an attempt to protect us from emotional distress, can trigger very real and painful physical symptoms. It also provides a proven method for escaping this cycle and finding relief once and for all.

Who should read Mind Your Body?

  • Anyone with a chronic ailment
  • People hoping to reduce their dependency on medications
  • Individuals with an interest in pain management

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Healthy Living Books: The Grieving Body by Mary-Frances O'Connor

The Grieving Body

Mary-Frances O'Connor
How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing
4.6 (26 ratings)
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What's The Grieving Body about?

The Grieving Body (2025) explores how bodies physically process loss, revealing the neurobiological underpinnings of grief and mourning. It advocates for developing compassionate, effective strategies that support the body through grief, recognizing that these physical manifestations are a natural part of adapting to loss. 

Who should read The Grieving Body?

  • People actively experiencing grief who want to understand their physical symptoms
  • Those preparing for an anticipated loss who want to understand what to expect
  • Anyone interested in the mind-body connection during emotional challenges

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Healthy Living Books: How the World Eats by Julian Baggini

How the World Eats

Julian Baggini
A Global Food Philosophy
4.3 (27 ratings)
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What's How the World Eats about?

How the World Eats (2024) examines how different societies approach food production and consumption, from traditional hunter-gatherers to industrial farming operations. It explores the complex global food web while investigating cutting-edge technologies, processed foods, and commodification. Through this worldwide culinary journey, it distills essential principles for a more sustainable, ethical, and equitable food future.

Who should read How the World Eats?

  • Environmentally conscious food enthusiasts
  • Innovative food entrepreneurs and producers
  • People interested in sustainable global futures

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Healthy Living Books: The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts by Kimberly Snyder

The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts

Kimberly Snyder
Empower Your Thoughts, Balance Your Emotions, and Unlock Vibrant Health and Abundance
4.1 (37 ratings)
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What's The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts about?

The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts (2024) offers a unique way to unlock deeper levels of self-awareness, inner peace, and connection. The Five Hearts are steps in a journey, one that teaches you to lead with love, intuition, and emotional balance in every area of your life. 

Who should read The Hidden Power of the Five Hearts?

  • Spiritual seekers
  • Mindfulness practitioners
  • Anyone interested in holistic living

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Healthy Living Books: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

Why We Sleep

Matthew Walker
The New Science of Sleep and Dreams
4.4 (26 ratings)
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What's Why We Sleep about?

Why We Sleep (2017) examines the essential role sleep plays in nearly every facet of our physical and mental well-being. Drawing on decades of scientific research, it reveals how sleep strengthens memory, supports learning, bolsters the immune system, and regulates emotions. Building on these insights, it offers thoughtful solutions that challenge modern attitudes toward rest, paving the way for a healthier and more productive future.

Who should read Why We Sleep?

  • Anyone skeptical about the importance of sleep
  • People with insomnia
  • Dreamers curious about what happens in slumberland

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Healthy Living Books: The Ageless Brain by Dale E. Bredesen

The Ageless Brain

Dale E. Bredesen
How to Sharpen and Protect Your Mind for a Lifetime
4.3 (12 ratings)
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What's The Ageless Brain about?

The Ageless Brain (2025) presents a comprehensive approach to preventing and reversing cognitive decline. Through diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes, it integrates cutting-edge neuroscience with practical strategies aimed at maintaining and enhancing brain health throughout one's life. 

Who should read The Ageless Brain?

  • People of any age who want to prevent cognitive decline
  • Caregivers of those with memory loss or Alzheimer’s
  • Anyone who wants to improve their overall brain health and longevity

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Healthy Living Books: The Stress Paradox by Sharon Horesh Bergquist

The Stress Paradox

Sharon Horesh Bergquist
Why You Need Stress to Live Longer, Healthier, and Happier
4.3 (11 ratings)
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What's The Stress Paradox about?

The Stress Paradox (2025) flips the script on how we think about pressure, showing that the very thing we try to avoid might actually help us grow stronger, smarter, and more resilient. What if stress isn’t your enemy, but your hidden superpower? Find out how stepping outside your comfort zone might be the best thing you can do for your health and wellbeing. 

Who should read The Stress Paradox?

  • Health and wellness enthusiasts
  • Therapists, coaches, and fitness gurus
  • Anyone interested in strengthening themselves

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Healthy Living Books: High Functioning by Judith Joseph

High Functioning

Judith Joseph
How to Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy
4.5 (2 ratings)
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What's High Functioning about?

High Functioning (2025) explores a mental health condition that’s often overlooked – high-functioning depression. It also offers a practical framework for healing from depression, so you can start enjoying life again. 

Who should read High Functioning?

  • High achievers who suspect they might be depressed
  • People who want to heal from high-functioning depression
  • Anyone who wants to enjoy life more

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Healthy Living Books: Taming the Molecule of More by Michael E. Long

Taming the Molecule of More

Michael E. Long
A Step-by-Step Guide to Make Dopamine Work for You
4.0 (3 ratings)
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What's Taming the Molecule of More about?

Taming the Molecule of More (2025) provides practical methods for guiding the brain chemical that fuels your drive and wanting. You’ll get insights into managing urges, sparking motivation when it flags, and handling modern situations from relationships to digital distractions. Its step-by-step approach shows how dopamine can support you, leading to greater satisfaction and personal command in daily life.

Who should read Taming the Molecule of More?

  • People seeking science-backed strategies for managing daily motivation
  • Individuals wanting control over modern habits like tech use
  • Anyone curious about the brain chemistry of satisfaction and dissatisfaction

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Healthy Living Books: Light on Yoga by B. K. S. Iyengar, Daphne Razazan

Light on Yoga

B. K. S. Iyengar, Daphne Razazan
The Path to Holistic Health
4.3 (3 ratings)
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What's Light on Yoga about?

Light on Yoga (1966) is a comprehensive guide to the ancient practice of yoga that systematically presents over 200 postures alongside detailed instructions and philosophical teachings. This influential work thoroughly explains the eight-limbed path of yoga, balancing practical techniques with spiritual wisdom to offer practitioners a complete framework for physical, mental, and spiritual transformation. 

Who should read Light on Yoga?

  • Individuals interested in mind-body connections and integrative approaches to health
  • Yoga practitioners who want to deepen their understanding beyond physical postures
  • Anyone stressed out and looking for holistic approaches to well-being

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Healthy Living Books: The Gut-Brain Paradox by Steven R. Gundry

The Gut-Brain Paradox

Steven R. Gundry
Boost Mood, Clear Brain Fog, and Reverse Disease with Your Gut
4.3 (10 ratings)
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What's The Gut-Brain Paradox about?

The Gut-Brain Paradox (2025) explores how the gut microbiome profoundly influences mental clarity, emotional balance, and neurological health. It explains how modern diets and environmental factors disrupt this gut-brain connection – and how restoring microbial balance can reverse symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and cognitive decline.

Who should read The Gut-Brain Paradox?

  • Health-conscious adults seeking natural brain support
  • Nutrition-focused biohackers exploring gut microbiome science
  • Anyone interested in mind-body connections

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What's the best Healthy Living book to read?

While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard Savor as the ultimate read on Healthy Living.

What are the Top 10 Healthy Living books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • Savor by Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung
  • The Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr
  • Eat, Move, Sleep by Tom Rath
  • 30 Ways to Reboot Your Body by Ben Greenfield
  • How Not to Die by Michael Greger and Gene Stone
  • The Sleep Solution by W. Chris Winter
  • Lying by Sam Harris
  • The Diabetes Code by Jason Fung
  • Minimalism by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus
  • Do Breathe by Michael Townsend Williams

Who are the top Healthy Living book authors?

When it comes to Healthy Living, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Thich Nhat Hanh and Lilian Cheung
  • Allen Carr
  • Tom Rath
  • Ben Greenfield
  • Michael Greger and Gene Stone