Twitter is a great way to get health information, recipe ideas, workout tips, and support. It also provides a way to hold yourself accountable for your health and lifestyle decisions through interaction with other members.
Health & Wellness Resources on Twitter
- @WeightWatchers: This a great source for people trying to lose or maintain their weight, whether they follow the Weight Watchers diet program or not. The company posts articles, fitness routines, and healthy recipes along with their “point” values for those on the Weight Watchers program. There are also motivational quotes, polls, and questions inviting followers to share health tips and feedback.
- @BBCHealth: A compilation of the latest health news from the BBC, Great Britain’s main media organization. There are many interesting articles on the latest health research, including studies on diseases and healthcare. The site also posts human-interest stories about real life health problems and how to solve them.
- @FitnessMagazine: A fun, interactive Twitter page from the staff of Fitness Magazine. There are posts with coupons for healthy snacks, workout gear, and fitness equipment, along with recipe ideas and nutritional facts for popular chain restaurant menu items. Tweets also include advice from current Olympic athletes, polls, and ideas for incorporating fitness into everyday life.
I’ve highlighted a few popular Twitter sites, but there are many more worth checking out, including @FitnessForHim, @CalorieTweet, @GoodHealth, and @FitSugar.
Average Joes Tweeting for Health
Additionally, many regular people use Twitter to voice their health concerns, keep food diaries, and share personal fitness routines. It’s a great way to keep yourself on track and get ideas and feedback from followers. Here are a few examples of personal Twitter accounts with users doing just that:
To find more health tweets, you can also search Twitter using the browse function and choosing “health” as your subject. If you aren’t on Twitter yet, hop on the wagon. Soon you may find yourself tweeting your way to a healthy lifestyle–and helping others along the way.
Healthy Living Through Social Media 