We started NORTHBODY for a simple reason: it is genuinely hard to find fitness and health information online that is honest, clear, and not trying to sell you a supplement.
Search for almost any health question and you'll be met with miracle claims, fear-mongering, and advice that contradicts itself from one page to the next. We wanted to build the opposite — a calm, trustworthy place that treats you like an intelligent adult.
We publish careful, plain-English guides on the things that actually move the needle for health: movement, nutrition, recovery and simple ways to measure progress. Every guide is built on recognised evidence — from bodies like the CDC and the American Heart Association, and from peer-reviewed research — and we tell you where each claim comes from.
We don't chase trends, print "lose 10 pounds in a week" headlines, or pretend there's a shortcut. We also don't pretend to be your doctor. Our work is general education designed to help you ask better questions and make informed choices — not a replacement for personal medical care.
NORTHBODY is an independent publication founded and edited by Burger Boy. We're not a hospital, a supplement brand, or a faceless content farm — just a small, independent team that cares about getting health information right.
We are not doctors, and we never pretend to be. What we do is read the actual science — guidance from bodies like the CDC, Mayo Clinic, the NIH, and peer-reviewed research — and translate it into clear, honest, plain-English guides. Every article is researched and fact-checked against those primary sources, dated, and updated as the evidence changes. When something is uncertain or oversold, we say so plainly.
You can always reach the team directly through our contact page. We read every message.
Our content is written and fact-checked against primary sources, and we date every update because guidance changes as science does. You can read exactly how we work in our editorial policy.
Have a question, a correction, or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd genuinely like to hear it — reach us on our contact page.