National Wellness Month Booklist

Celebrate National Wellness Month during the entire month of August. It's time to prioritize your self-care, reduce stress, and create healthier habits to feel like your best self!

Updated July 14, 2026
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The ADHD Field Guide for Adults
Osborn, Cate
Paper Book
INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER From the mental health advocates Cate Osborn (@Catieosaurus) and Erik Gude (@ErikGude) comes a modern and refreshingly honest guide to managing ADHD for adults, "that gives solid information and practical tips in a format that you can actually...
Beginners : the joy and transformative power of lifelong learning
Vanderbilt, Tom
Paper Book
An insightful, joyful tour of the transformative powers of starting something new, no matter your age--from the bestselling author of Traffic and You May Also Like "Vanderbilt elegantly and persuasively tackles one of the most pernicious of the lies we tells...
Blind spots : when medicine gets it wrong, and what it means for our health
Makary, Marty
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller Choice 2025 Outstanding Academic Title From Johns Hopkins medical expert Dr. Marty Makary, the New York Times-bestselling author of The Price We Pay-an eye-opening look at the...
Brain Health for Dummies
Mckay, Sarah
Paper Book
Your ticket to a healthier brain and a healthier you! Your brain, like every part of your body, needs and deserves all the TLC you can give it so you can live a long and healthy life. In Brain Health For Dummies, neuroscientist and author Dr. Sarah McKay walks you through...
The brain health kitchen : preventing Alzheimer's through food
Fenn, Annie
Paper Book
"Though packed with solid science, the book isn't dense reading; [Fenn] dishes up the data and information in easily digestible bites." --Seattle Times A physician and chef identifies the top ten brain-smart ingredients and shows that eating to maintain...
Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Heal Your Relationship with Work
Wiens, Kandi
Paper Book
An essential guide everyone needs to protect themselves from burnout by learning to develop and master key emotional intelligence skills. Why do some people in the world's most stressful careers avoid burnout while countless others are overwhelmed by the demands of ordinary...
Carbivore : 130 Healthy Recipes to Stop Fearing Carbs and Embrace the Comfort Foods You Love
Lapine, Phoebe
Paper Book
Put Carbs Back on the Table Diet trends come and go, but over the last decade, no one food group has been vilified and misunderstood as much as carbs. A hundred years ago, our relatives got more than 50 percent of their nutrients from carbs, and yet the chronic conditions we...
Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight
Kessler, David A.
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the New York Times bestselling author of The End of Overeating comes an illuminating understanding of body weight, including the promise--and peril --of the latest weight loss drugs. ...
Dopamine kids : a science-based plan to rewire your child's brain and take back your family in the age of screens and ultraprocessed foods
Doucleff, Michaeleen
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent comes a revolutionary five-step guide--packed with practical, science-backed strategies--that shows you how to raise confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and ultraprocessed foods. ...
Downshiftology Healthy Meal Prep : 100+ Make-ahead Recipes and Quick-assembly Meals: a Gluten-free Cookbook
Bryan, Lisa
Paper Book
IACP AWARD FINALIST . Discover an easier, more balanced way to meal prep as you whip up 100 fresh and healthy dishes that happen to be gluten-free, from the creator ofthe popular blog and YouTube channelDownshiftology. "Lisa has revolutionized meal prep to be approachable,...
Eat Better, Sleep Better: 75 Recipes and a 28-Day Meal Plan That Unlock the Food-Sleep Connection (a Cookbook)
St-Onge, Marie-Pierre
Paper Book
What you eat directly impacts how you sleep. Science-based and easy to understand, Eat Better, Sleep Better includes 75 recipes that incorporate sleep-supporting ingredients that work with the body's rhythms and hormones to unlock quality rest--and the health benefits that come with it.<...
I Eat the Stars: How to Live Fully and Beautifully in a Collapsing World
Wilson, Sarah
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson comes a deeply moving, wise guide to finding joy and meaning in a world that seems to be falling apart It's hard to escape the feeling that something is deeply wrong . . . that...
Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer
Smith, Ian K.
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ian K. Smith, learn how to defy the effects of aging by implementing simple changes at every decade. Whether we like it or not, lots of things change as we age: our joints start to creak, our muscles weaken, and we lose coordination....
Facing suicide : understanding why people kill themselves and how we can stop them
Barrat, James
Paper Book
A deep dive into a national catastrophe that examines how and why suicide happens so that we can prevent it Suicide has reached epidemic proportions in America, claiming over 45,000 lives each year--more than car accidents or homicides. For every person who dies there are about...
Food intelligence : the science of how food both nourishes and harms us
Belluz, Julia
Ebook
"Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to read this book." --Sanjay Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Correspondent at CNN and host of...
Food, we need to talk : the science-based, humor-laced last word on eating, diet, and making peace with your body
Gjata, Juna
Paper Book
This is an unusual - and unusually interesting - exploration of diet, weight and health that touches on memoir but lands on practicality. It's a cut-to-the-chase book that makes you realize that not everything you know about dieting and weight loss - no matter how much you've read or experienced...
The Forever Strong(tm) Playbook: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age
Lyon, Gabrielle
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER From the trusted voice behind the instant New York Times bestseller Forever Strong(tm), Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's companion PLAYBOOK delivers actionable protocols to transform body and mind.
Friendship Skills for Neurodivergent Adults: A Guide for the Anxious, Uniquely Wired, and Easily Distracted
Maguire, Caroline
Paper Book
From a social emotional learning expert: a book providing simple, science-based, practical advice including scripts, tips and strategies to help Neurodivergent adults who have ADHD, autism or anxiety find the belonging and support of lifelong friendships they seek.    ...
Glucose revolution : the life-changing power of balancing your blood sugar
Inchausp,? Jessie
Paper Book
OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD * #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER Improve all areas of your health from your sleep, cravings, mood, energy, skin, weight, and even slow down aging, with "simple and accessible science...
Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health
Means, Casey
Paper Book
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller with over a million copies sold! A bold new vision for optimizing our health now and in the future What if depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's,...
The gut-brain paradox : improve your mood, clear brain fog, and reverse disease by healing your microbiome
Gundry, Steven R.
Paper Book
Dr. Steven R. Gundry, the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking Plant Paradox series, shares compelling evidence that our gut microbiome is driving our thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and our mental, emotional, and neuronal health--and shows us how to heal our...
The Headache : The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction?and a Search for Relief
Zeller, Tom, Jr.
Paper Book
For the many millions of headache sufferers and fans of Mary Roach, Siddartha Mukerjee, and Ed Yong, a deeply reported, sometimes harrowing, and frequently humorous journey into the author's own excruciating headaches, and the science behind these surprisingly mysterious disorders...
Heal Faster: Unlock Your Body's Rapid Recovery Reflex
Maizes, Victoria
Paper Book
Discover how to harness your body's innate healing mechanisms to recover faster and more completely from virtually any condition, from common colds to chronic disease, by the author of Be Fruitful and cohost of the Body of Wonder podcast, and in collaboration with the AARP.
Hormone havoc : a science-backed protocol for perimenopause and menopause
Shah, Amy.
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Doctor, author, and influencer Amy Shah, MD, (@DrAmyShah), shares a nutritional, science-based protocol to minimize hormonal havoc, hot flashes, and night sweats and take on perimenopause and menopause with improved mood, energy, and health....
Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger
Gifford, Bill
Paper Book
From the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Outlive comes a radical exploration of the science of heat adaptation and sweat therapy to tap into the evolutionary superpowers that we've forgotten we possess. What if the key to thriving in a hotter world isn't...
How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay: Tips and Tricks That Kept Me Alive, Happy, and Creative in Spite of Myself
Lawson, Jenny
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Warm, insightful, and witty, the first book of advice from New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson--aka the Bloggess Jenny Lawson is full of contradictions. She's a celebrated author but battles self-doubt,...
How to Get Along with Anyone: The Playbook for Predicting and Preventing Conflict at Work and at Home
Eliot, John
Paper Book
Defuse any heated conflict by learning which of the five conflict styles you are and how to resolve even the most sensitive dispute with this must-read guide. The average American worker spends 156 hours a year engaged in the kind of moderate to intense workplace conflict that...
It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life
Gupta, Sanjay
Paper Book
Free yourself from chronic pain with the latest science-backed techniques and expert practical advice from America's neurosurgeon and bestselling author, Sanjay Gupta. Are you one of the fifty-two million people who experience chronic pain in day-to-day life? In It Doesn't...
I Know I Should Exercise, But...: 44 Reasons We Don't Move and How to Get Over Them
Hill, Diana
Paper Book
"I really appreciate this book...There is something in here foreveryone." --Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent on Chasing Life "The most insightful guide to getting moving I've ever read." --Kelly McGonigal, author of The Joy of Movement ...
Living your best life after 50 : all-in-one
Fisher, Jennifer
Paper Book
Get inspired -- and prepared -- for your best life at 50+ Living Your Best Life after 50 All-in-One For Dummies is your guide as you explore new opportunities and make the most of your fifties and the decades that follow. Find a new job, travel for weeks or months at a time,...
Managing Back Pain for Dummies
Roth, Pat/ Roth, MD, Patrick
Paper Book
Discover countless options for rest and relief when you have chronic back pain You're probably not thrilled that you need a book called Managing Back Pain For Dummies, but you'll be thrilled that you bought it. Written by a neurosurgeon and a master personal trainer, this...
Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis, Revised and Updated: Managing Joint Pain for an Active Life
Arment, Courtney A
An estimated one in five adults in the U.S. lives with some form of arthritis -- a leading cause of disability, affecting people of all ages. But joint pain doesn't have to put you on the sidelines. In this popular updated guide from the rheumatology experts at Mayo Clinic, discover how...
Mayo Clinic guide to better sleep : find relief from insomnia, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders
Kendall, Peter (Journalist)
Paper Book
If there's one thing over a century of sleep science has established, it's that sleep deserves to be a priority. We hear much about the importance of exercise for our long-term well-being, and how diet and health are inextricably linked. Sleep, however, is...
Mayo Clinic guide to pain relief : how to better manage pain and regain function
Gilliam, Wesley P.
Paper Book
Are you tired of living with chronic pain? Do you want to move past it and live a full, meaningful life? Then this comprehensive guide from chronic pain experts at Mayo Clinic is for you.   Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief explains how pain...
Mind your body : a revolutionary program to release chronic pain and anxiety
Sachs, Nicole J.
Paper Book
Learn how to free yourself from chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and myriad debilitating conditions through the transformative process of nervous system regulation in this accessible guide from psychotherapist and leading Mindbody clinician Nicole Sachs. At a time when chronic...
Movement for Every Body: An Inclusive Fitness Guide for Better Movement--Build Mind-Body Awareness, Overcome Exercise Barriers, and Improve Mob
Dernie, Marcia
Paper Book
With humor, empathy, and expertise, a Black, femme, disabled, and neurodivergent physical therapist retraces their journey through a weaponized fitness culture, sharing an alternative path to honor all bodies and needs. An inclusive, full-color guide to improving mobility, building...
The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Centennial Edition
American Heart Association
Paper Book
The American Heart Association celebrates its 100th birthday with 100 all-new recipes in the fully revised and updated 10th edition of its classic cornerstone cookbook. If you want to improve your health or simply maintain it, The New American Heart Association Cookbook,...
The new menopause : navigating your path through hormonal change with purpose, power, and facts
Haver, Mary Claire (Medical doctor)
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Take charge of your health with this invaluable guide to everything a woman needs to know about menopause during her hormonal transition and beyond--by the bestselling author of The Galveston Diet. A NEW YORK POST BEST...
The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again
Haver, Mary Claire
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The author of the #1 bestseller The New Menopause explains everything a woman needs to know to thrive during the often-misdiagnosed and medically ignored perimenopausal years "Don't tolerate shrugged shoulders from your doctor during your...
An outsider's guide to humans : what science taught me about what we do and who we are
Pang, Camilla
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE An instruction manual for life, love, and relationships by a brilliant young scientist whose Asperger's syndrome allows her--and us--to see ourselves in a different way...and to be better at being human Diagnosed with...
Parent Yourself First: Raise Confident, Compassionate Kids by Becoming the Parent You Wish You'd Had
Kappadakunnel, Bryana
Paper Book
One of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025 A fresh, no-nonsense parenting guide that shows you how to become a great parent (even if you didn't have one yourself). Many of us didn't have a perfect childhood. But it's never too late (or too early!) to...
Peaceful kitchen : more than 100 cozy plant-based recipes to comfort the body and nourish the soul
Perez, Catherine
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From nutritionist and social media star @plantbasedrd, more than one hundred, nourishing, feel-good, and easy-to-follow recipes, inspired by Mexican and Dominican flavors, for mindful, creative plant-based meals. In her first cookbook,...
The Pilates Body, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Revitalizing Your Body--Without Machines
Siler, Brooke
Paper Book
The definitive guide to mat-based Pilates from a renowned, celebrity trainer with more than three decades of experience--now with a new chapter of matwork-enhancing strategies and sixteen variations on classic exercises Since its publication in 2000, The Pilates Body has...
Practical optimism : the art, science, and practice of exceptional well-being
Varma, Sue
Paper Book
As the first medical director and attending psychiatrist at the World Trade Center Mental Health Program, Dr. Sue Varma worked directly with civilian and first-responder survivors in the aftermath of 9/11. There, she met people at every point of the stress and trauma continuum. She saw devastation...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (Revised)
Simkin, Penny
Paper Book
The sixth edition of the full-colour, authoritative pregnancy guide that has sold over 1.5 million copies to date by recognizing that "one size fits all" doesn't apply to maternity care. Newest updates include information on COVID-19, the latest CDC guidelines for intervention and care, as well...
Reparenting the inner child : the new science of our oldest wounds and how to heal them
LePera, Nicole
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the Work and How to Be the Love You Seek comes a groundbreaking guide to healing our childhood wounds and rediscovering our full...
Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health
Sandison, Heather
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer's and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease. A significant portion of our population worries about the grip of dementia as we...
The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition: How to Enhance the Power of Plants for Optimal Health
Lambert, Rhiannon
Paper Book
With an overwhelming weight of evidence suggesting that plant-based eating is the way forward for both the planet and people, there are a wealth of misconceptions and unanswered questions that need to be addressed to help support not just the health of the population, but the health of the planet...
Science of swimming : transform your stroke, gain strength, revolutionize your training
Hawke, Brett
Paper Book
Learn the science needed to perfect your stroke, swim faster, and endure for longer. Science of Swimming dives deeper than any other book to examine the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective swimmer; how they interact with the hydrodynamics of...
Science of yoga : understand the anatomy and physiology to perfect your practice
Swanson, Ann (Yoga instructor)
Paper Book
Did you know that yoga benefits every system in the body, from joints to hormone response, digestion, and brain function? Science of Yoga uncovers the facts and explains how to get the most from your practice. Each asana is demonstrated with artworks that reveal the muscle and...
Self-care for autistic people : 100+ ways to recharge, de-stress, and unmask!
Neff, Megan Anna
Paper Book
Ditch the stigma, celebrate your identity, and put yourself first with these 100+ exercises that reinforce the idea that neurodiversity is a strength and teaches you how to relax, destress, find your community, practice self-love, and more. When you're autistic, it can be tough...
Signals: The Hidden Power and Secret Language of Hormones
Hameed, Saira
A Financial Times Best Book of the Summer * A New Scientist Best Popular Science Book of the Year "An utterly fascinating guide to who you are and how you work. Saira Hameed reveals the endocrine system, and places it at the center of self...
Strength training for seniors : exercises to rewind the aging process and increase your balance, stability, and stamina
Waehner, Paige
Paper Book
Building and retaining physical strength is integral to living a fuller, longer life. Lifting weights can reduce the symptoms of everything from osteoarthritis and back pain to depression and diabetes. In Strength Training for Seniors, certified personal trainer Paige Waehner ...
Stress resets : how to soothe your body and mind in minutes
Taitz, Jennifer L.
Ebook
As seen on TODAY * A Next Big Idea Book Club pick * As heard on ARMCHAIR EXPERT * A clinical psychologist gives us 75 quick, scientifically proven techniques and exercises to manage stress and build resilience.   Here's a promise that could not be...
Talk : the new science of conversation and the art of being ourselves
Wood Brooks, Alison
Paper Book
A groundbreaking book that reveals the hidden architecture of our conversations and how even small improvements can have a profound impact on our relationships in work and life--from a celebrated Harvard Business School professor and leading expert on the psychology of conversation. ...
Think again : the power of knowing what you don't know
Grant, Adam
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller "THIS. This is the right book for right now. Yes, learning requires focus. But, unlearning and relearning requires much more--it requires choosing courage over comfort. In Think Again, Adam Grant weaves together research and...
Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power
Wright, Vonda
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Stronger muscles and bones, increased mobility, lifelong independence, and a new mentality for aging with power--this cutting-edge guide to nutrition, training, and lifestyle will optimize a woman's body for longevity, through menopause and beyond.
Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression
Schubiner, Howard, MD
Paper Book
Based on more than twenty years of clinical trials and practice, Unlearn Your Pain is a groundbreaking guide to reversing chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER Migraines, headaches, back pain,...
Untangle your emotions : naming what you feel and knowing what to do about it
Allen, Jennie
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . ECPA CHRISTIAN BOOK AWARD FINALIST . The author of Get Out of Your Head provides a revolutionary path to embracing a healthy relationship with your emotions, one that leads to life-giving connection with God and others as well as to a richer understanding...
Weightless : a doctor's guide to GLP-1 medications, sustainable weight loss, and the health you deserve
Salas-Whalen, Rocio
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A board-certified physician shares her must-have guide to using GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound, to reverse obesity and take charge of your health, with established strategies for maximizing your results "This book is a...
What to Eat Now: The Indispensable Guide to Good Food, How to Find It, and Why It Matters
Nestle, Marion
Paper Book
NOMINATED FOR A JAMES BEARD AWARD A thoroughly revised classic, What to Eat Now is a field guide to food shopping in America, and a treatise on how to eat well and deliciously. What to Eat Now is a clear-eyed, no-nonsense guide to the most important...
What's Eating Us : Women, Food, and the Epidemic of Body Anxiety
Kazdin, Cole
Paper Book
"One of my parenting fears is passing on my messed-up 1980s food issues to my children. Reading about Cole's journey, and how she thinks about reframing and repairing those issues is both calming and helpful." --Emily Oster, New York Times bestselling author of Expecting...
When the forest breathes : renewal and resilience in the natural world
Simard, S.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The author of Finding the Mother Tree offers a powerful vision for saving our forests based on nature's deep-rooted cycles of renewal. "A masterclass on the inner workings of forests. . . . This is science as an act of love for the world...

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