About Healthy Habits
Wellness writing for adults who want the truth, in plain language.
We started Healthy Habits For You because health content online is either too clinical to understand or too vague to act on. We wanted something in between — honest, research-backed, and written like a conversation with a smart friend who happens to have a medical degree.
What we cover
Three pillars of lasting wellness.
Fitness
Movement that fits your life — not the other way around. We cover strength, cardio, mobility, and recovery without the extremes.
Mental health
Honest conversations about anxiety, stress, sleep, and the brain. No toxic positivity — just practical, compassionate guidance.
Medical
Preventive care, condition explainers, and doctor Q&As — fact-checked against current clinical guidelines so you can talk to your GP with confidence.
Our standards
Why you can trust what we publish.
Expert authors
Every article is written or reviewed by a licensed health professional — doctors, registered dietitians, and certified therapists.
Research-backed
We cite peer-reviewed studies and link to primary sources. When the evidence is weak, we say so clearly — no false certainty.
No ads or bias
We do not accept sponsored posts or affiliate commissions on health products. Our recommendations are editorially independent.
The team
The people behind the words.
Dr. Maya Chen
Editor-in-chief · MD
Family medicine doctor. Writes about the small daily things that change how a body feels.
Sam Okafor
Mental health lead
Psychotherapist in training. Believes most of us are doing better than we think.
Priya Mehta RD
Nutrition editor
Dietitian who plates her own dinner before writing about yours. Anti-restriction.
Dr. Lina Park
Medical fact-checker
Internal medicine. Reviews every medical claim before it goes anywhere near a draft.
Want to write for us?
We're always looking for qualified health professionals who can explain complex topics clearly. Pitch us — we read every email.