5 women’s health blogs you ought to be reading

Spending as much time on the road as you do, it’s possible that you might miss a doctor’s appointment every now and then, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore your health and well-being entirely.

Luckily, the internet is a wealth of information, including blogs focused on health topics for women. Here are five that can offer some insights and answer some questions you may have.

 Healthy Women delivers practical advice on a variety of topics for women at all stages in their lives. In one spot you can find advice and insights on pregnancy and parenting and also on healthy aging. Maintained by the National Women’s Health Resource Center, this blog also provides tools to help you assess your health.

Sarah Fit is another blog that covers a lot of healthy ground from recipes to pregnancy tips and other “mom stuff.” One of the real gems of the site is its large collection of fitness videos and a selection of healthy recipes.

Speaking of Women’s Health collects numerous health and wellness experts talking about numerous topics of interest to women. Produced by the Cleveland Clinic, this website is an excellent resource, providing answers for a variety of topics.

Black Women’s Health Imperative is a national organization with the goal of improving the physical and emotional health and wellness of women of color. Its blog offers wellness information affecting women of color and offers insights into health policy issues.

Nia Shanks’ website and blog boast of offering “sane and simple” fitness and wellness options that fit into your active daily life and help you achieve your goals of feeling and looking good.