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Diet, Health & Fitness Books

Whether you’re looking for books like Outlive to support a longer, healthier life or science-based guides for your diet and fitness journey, discover top picks designed for real results. Explore popular titles like Breath alongside breakthrough reads on women’s health and alternative medicine.

Diet, Health & Fitness Categories

Whether you’re looking to improve your diet, sharpen your mind, or discover a new exercise routine, Barnes & Noble® has the health & wellness book you’re after. Explore thousands of the best fitness books, diet books, and health books from wellness experts, doctors, and bestselling authors. Browse books by subject including diet & nutrition, exercise & fitness, weight loss, women’s health, books on alternative medicine & natural healing, aging and longevity, and more! Nowadays people tend to look younger longer and many outlive previous generations. Investing in self-care is healthy for our well-being. Many nutrition experts agree that a healthy body and mind begins in the gut, so browse our collection of books on gut health and fasting, and foster your longevity. Discover books that build healthy habits including books about brain health, holistic health books, and books about yoga. Reading health and wellness books will give you the tools you need to stay healthy. Looking to learn about a specific diet, fitness routine, or health trend today? Download diet, health & fitness eBooks to your smartphone, tablet, or NOOK device and start reading!

What is the genre of health and fitness books?


Health and fitness books belong to the non-fiction book genre but many of them can also more specifically fit into the self-help or science categories.

How do I teach myself nutrition?


Reading books about nutrition will arm you with a wealth of information about eating the right foods to keep your body healthy. Depending on the reason you would like to learn about nutrition, there are thousands of diet & nutrition books to choose from.

10 Must-Read Books About Health, Wellness, and Fitness

  • Good Energy by Casey Means, MD
  • Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia MD
  • The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver MD
  • The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
  • Ageless Aging by Maddy Dychtwald
  • Blind Spots by Marty Makary
  • Breath by James Nestor
  • Protocols by Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D.
  • Your Guide to Cellular Health by Dr. Mercola
  • Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza