9 Best Health Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 9 best health books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Health books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best health books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
9 Best Health Books
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Also recommended by
2 people
Tim Urban recommended this bookTim Urban
"[The author's] an awesome writer." - Tim Urban
Tim Urban's recommendation of this book 
Abraham Mutai recommended this bookAbraham Mutai
"Man, What a fucking amazing book." - Abraham Mutai
Abraham Mutai's recommendation of this book
Why We Sleep
Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Also recommended by
7 people
Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"Explains how neglecting sleep undercuts your creativity, problem solving, decision-making, learning, memory, heart health, brain health, mental health, emotional well-being, immune system, and even your life span." - Bill Gates
Bill Gates's recommendation of this book 
Bryan Johnson recommended this bookBryan Johnson
"Not only did I become convinced that getting high-quality sleep is the best protector and enhancer of health and cognition, but it is also the most underappreciated." - Bryan Johnson
Bryan Johnson's recommendation of this book 
Keith Rabois recommended this bookKeith Rabois
Keith Rabois mentioned this book on Twitter.
Keith Rabois's recommendation of this book 
Alexis Ohanian recommended this bookAlexis Ohanian
"One of the best and most important books I've read [in 2019]." - Alexis Ohanian
Alexis Ohanian's recommendation of this book 
Vinod Khosla recommended this bookVinod Khosla
"Best book on the subject [of sleep]." - Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla's recommendation of this book 
Michael Mauboussin recommended this bookMichael Mauboussin
"[One of] my favorite science books in 2018." - Michael Mauboussin
Michael Mauboussin's recommendation of this book +1
More recommendations
- Jason Fried
"Highly recommended." - Jason Fried
- Jason Fried
Lifespan
Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
Also recommended by
6 people- Vinod Khosla recommended this book
Vinod Khosla
"Reveals incredible scientific breakthroughs about aging and ways we can slow down, or even reverse, the process." - Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla's recommendation of this book 
Peter Diamandis recommended this bookPeter Diamandis
"Gives a host of compelling evidence to show there is no reason people born today cannot live to at least 120 in healthy condition, if not 150 and beyond." - Peter Diamandis
Peter Diamandis's recommendation of this book 
Jason Fried recommended this bookJason Fried
"Highly recommend [this book]." - Jason Fried
Jason Fried's recommendation of this book 
David Friedberg recommended this bookDavid Friedberg
"Highlights a lot of [the author's] research and findings." - David Friedberg
David Friedberg's recommendation of this book 
Blake Scholl recommended this bookBlake Scholl
"Read [this book] or check out his podcast with the same name." - Blake Scholl
Blake Scholl's recommendation of this book 
Ryan Shea recommended this bookRyan Shea
Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.
Ryan Shea's recommendation of this book
Born to Run
A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Also recommended by
2 people
Turia Pitt recommended this bookTuria Pitt
"If [people are] interested in running, I give them [this book]." - Turia Pitt
Turia Pitt's recommendation of this book 
Sahil Lavingia recommended this bookSahil Lavingia
Sahil Lavingia recommended this book on Notion.
Sahil Lavingia's recommendation of this book
The Body
A Guide for Occupants
Also recommended by
2 people
Peter King recommended this bookPeter King
Peter King recommended this book on Twitter.
Peter King's recommendation of this book 
Morgan Housel recommended this bookMorgan Housel
"Probably the best book I read in the last year." - Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel's recommendation of this book
The Telomere Effect
A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer
Also recommended by
2 people
Jack Kornfield recommended this bookJack Kornfield
"It turns out that your cells listen to your heart and to your intention, that consciousness affects your body." - Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield's recommendation of this book 
Wim Hof recommended this bookWim Hof
Wim Hof mentioned this book in the "The Wim Hof Method" book.
Wim Hof's recommendation of this book
How Not to Die
Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
Also recommended by
1 person
Amy Tan recommended this bookAmy Tan
"Love [this author's] books. He backs everything with science." - Amy Tan
Amy Tan's recommendation of this book
Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach
The Fast and Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Plan
The Little Book of Hygge
Danish Secrets to Happy Living
Sources
- 1
Best Health Books Physical
theartofliving.com
- 2
The 40 Best Health and Wellness Books (to Read in 2023)
upjourney.com
- 3
10 Best Health and Wellness Books of the Last Decade - Everything Zoomer
everythingzoomer.com
- 4
The 16 Best Health & Wellness Books of 2022 | The Healthy @Reader's Digest
thehealthy.com
- 5
7 of the Best Health and Wellness Books ...
books.allwomenstalk.com
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