← The Signal 500

The 39 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
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    9/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  2. The Conversation (Health) homepage
    #2

    The Conversation (Health)

    100

    Academic experts explain health research for everyone.

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    9/10
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    9/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  3. Science-Based Medicine homepage
    #3

    Science-Based Medicine

    100

    Debunking pseudoscience in medicine and health claims.

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    10/10
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    8/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  4. Greater Good Magazine homepage
    #4

    Greater Good Magazine

    100

    Berkeley science of meaning, compassion and happiness.

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    8/10
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    8/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  5. Stronger by Science homepage
    #5

    Stronger by Science

    Evidence-based lifting and nutrition, deeply researched.

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    10/10
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    9/10
    Editorial
    9/10
  6. Cup of Jo homepage
    #6

    Cup of Jo

    Beloved lifestyle blog on family, relationships and style.

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    7/10
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    8/10
    Editorial
    8/10
  7. Janet Lansbury homepage
    #7

    Janet Lansbury

    Respectful parenting and toddler guidance from RIE expert.

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    9/10
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    9/10
    Editorial
    8/10
  8. NutritionFacts.org homepage
    #8

    NutritionFacts.org

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

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    6/10
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    7/10
    Editorial
    8/10
  9. Mad in America homepage
    #9

    Mad in America

    Critical reporting rethinking psychiatric care.

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    9/10
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    8/10
    Editorial
    7/10
  10. PsyPost homepage
    #10

    PsyPost

    Fresh psychology and neuroscience research news.

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    8/10
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    8/10
    Editorial
    7/10
  11. SimpliFaster homepage
    #11

    SimpliFaster

    100

    Sports performance and strength coaching science.

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    10/10
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    9/10
    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
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    7/10
    Editorial
    8/10

The rest of Health & Wellbeing

  1. #13Nick WignallClinical psychologist on anxiety, habits and emotions.76/100
  2. #14Mental Health America BlogNonprofit advocacy blog, credible but sporadic and PR-flavored.74.5/100
  3. #15Peter Attia (The Drive)Physician's deep, evidence-driven longevity and metabolic-health deep dives74.5/100
  4. #16Mark MansonBlunt essays on emotional resilience and self-improvement.73.5/100
  5. #17Born FitnessAdam Bornstein's evidence-based, no-hype fitness for real people.73/100
  6. #18DC RainmakerIn-depth endurance sports and fitness tech reviews.73/100
  7. #19Nerd FitnessGamified strength and fat-loss coaching for self-described nerds.72.5/100
  8. #20ADDitudeADHD and learning-differences strategies for families.72/100
  9. #21Black Dog InstituteAustralian institute on depression and suicide prevention.71.5/100
  10. #22PositivePsychology.comPractitioner tools and the science of flourishing.71.5/100
  11. #23Bret ContrerasGlute Guy on evidence-based strength training.71/100
  12. #24MombianLong-running, dependable resource for LGBTQ parents and families.71/100
  13. #25STAT NewsBest-in-class biotech, medicine and health-policy investigative journalism71/100
  14. #26Parenting ScienceEvidence-based parenting explained by a biologist.70.5/100
  15. #27The MightyVast patient-voice community for mental health and chronic illness.70.5/100
  16. #28Experience LifeLife Time's polished, well-reported wellness magazine, gym-brand owned.70/100
  17. #29Precision NutritionBehavior-change nutrition coaching from leading educators.70/100
  18. #30StrongFirstKettlebell and barbell strength education from Pavel.69.5/100
  19. #31Yoga with AdrieneBeloved free YouTube yoga practice with massive global following69.5/100
  20. #32NHS NewsOfficial NHS England institutional announcements and health-service news69/100
  21. #33Zero to ThreeEarly-childhood development science for parents and pros.69/100
  22. #34Zwift InsiderEverything about indoor cycling and racing on Zwift.69/100
  23. #35BlogilatesCassey Ho's bubbly Pilates empire, workouts over deep writing.68/100
  24. #36WondermindSelena Gomez-backed startup normalizing mental fitness for young readers68/100
  25. #37Busy ToddlerPlay-based activities and calm toddler parenting ideas.67.5/100
  26. #38Marathon HandbookRunning training plans, gear and endurance coaching.66/100
  27. #39NASM BlogCertification-body fitness science, solid but sales-adjacent.66/100

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