← The Signal 500

The 36 best health and wellbeing sources, ranked

Medicine, fitness and mental health.

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Top 12 in Health & Wellbeing

  1. KFF Health News homepage
    #1

    KFF Health News

    100

    Nonprofit, freely syndicated health-policy reporting of the highest rigor

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    9/10
    Design
    6/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  2. The Conversation (Health) homepage
    #2

    The Conversation (Health)

    100

    Academic experts explain health research for everyone.

    Ad restraint
    9/10
    Design
    6/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  3. Science-Based Medicine homepage
    #3

    Science-Based Medicine

    100

    Debunking pseudoscience in medicine and health claims.

    Ad restraint
    10/10
    Design
    5/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  4. Stronger by Science homepage
    #4

    Stronger by Science

    Evidence-based lifting and nutrition, deeply researched.

    Ad restraint
    10/10
    Design
    8/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  5. Greater Good Magazine homepage
    #5

    Greater Good Magazine

    100

    Berkeley science of meaning, compassion and happiness.

    Ad restraint
    8/10
    Design
    5/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  6. Janet Lansbury homepage
    #6

    Janet Lansbury

    Respectful parenting and toddler guidance from RIE expert.

    Ad restraint
    9/10
    Design
    7/10
    Editorial
    8/10
  7. Cup of Jo homepage
    #7

    Cup of Jo

    Beloved lifestyle blog on family, relationships and style.

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    7/10
    Design
    5/10
    Editorial
    8/10
  8. Nick Wignall homepage
    #8

    Nick Wignall

    Clinical psychologist on anxiety, habits and emotions.

    Ad restraint
    10/10
    Design
    8/10
    Editorial
    7/10
  9. Mad in America homepage
    #9

    Mad in America

    Critical reporting rethinking psychiatric care.

    Ad restraint
    9/10
    Design
    6/10
    Editorial
    7/10
  10. NutritionFacts.org homepage
    #10

    NutritionFacts.org

    Dr. Greger's ad-free plant-based nutrition science.

    Ad restraint
    6/10
    Design
    4/10
    Editorial
    8/10
  11. SimpliFaster homepage
    #11

    SimpliFaster

    Sports performance and strength coaching science.

    Ad restraint
    10/10
    Design
    7/10
    Editorial
    8/10
  12. Therapy for Black Girls homepage
    #12

    Therapy for Black Girls

    Culturally grounded mental health for Black women, warm and sharp.

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    9/10
    Design
    5/10
    Editorial
    8/10

The rest of Health & Wellbeing

  1. #13Mental Health America BlogNonprofit advocacy blog, credible but sporadic and PR-flavored.73.5/100
  2. #14Peter Attia (The Drive)Physician's deep, evidence-driven longevity and metabolic-health deep dives72.5/100
  3. #15PsyPostFresh psychology and neuroscience research news.72.5/100
  4. #16Nerd FitnessGamified strength and fat-loss coaching for self-described nerds.71.5/100
  5. #17DC RainmakerIn-depth endurance sports and fitness tech reviews.70/100
  6. #18ADDitudeADHD and learning-differences strategies for families.69/100
  7. #19Mark's Daily ApplePrimal and paleo living from pioneer Mark Sisson.69/100
  8. #20MindfulMeditation and mindfulness for everyday life.68.5/100
  9. #21Wellness MamaPopular natural-living blog, affiliate-heavy with shaky evidence.68.5/100
  10. #22MombianLong-running, dependable resource for LGBTQ parents and families.68/100
  11. #23PositivePsychology.comPractitioner tools and the science of flourishing.67.5/100
  12. #24NHS NewsOfficial NHS England institutional announcements and health-service news67/100
  13. #25Precision NutritionBehavior-change nutrition coaching from leading educators.67/100
  14. #26STAT NewsBest-in-class biotech, medicine and health-policy investigative journalism67/100
  15. #27PsyBlogPsychology research made readable, by Jeremy Dean.66.5/100
  16. #28StrongFirstKettlebell and barbell strength education from Pavel.66.5/100
  17. #29Free-Range KidsSkenazy's indie advocacy against overprotective parenting culture66/100
  18. #30Zwift InsiderEverything about indoor cycling and racing on Zwift.66/100
  19. #31BlogilatesCassey Ho's bubbly Pilates empire, workouts over deep writing.64/100
  20. #32Busy ToddlerPlay-based activities and calm toddler parenting ideas.63.5/100
  21. #33Canadian Running MagazineCanadian running news, training and race coverage.63.5/100
  22. #34Psychology TodaySprawling therapist-blog network plus the ubiquitous therapist directory63.5/100
  23. #35Hand in Hand ParentingConnection-based parenting and emotional listening tools.63/100
  24. #36Tiny BuddhaReader-driven wisdom on happiness, mindfulness and healing.62.5/100

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