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Listen, we won’t take it to heart if our articles, profiles and features about health and fitness aren’t enough for you. We just want what’s best for you: a healthy, happy life. So that’s why we are excited to publish this list of Canada’s best-selling health and wellness books (January 2026 data provided by Audible). So, take a browse and see what you should suggest for your next self-help book club read.
What changed this month?
Well, first of all. Oprah Winfrey is here! She talks about weight loss and how frustrating it can be and the real medical solutions that we can access today, in her latest book (no. 5 on this list) on the topic since 2017. There’s also a new entry in the top three spots, with a funny book (no. 2) about being an adult with ADHD.
The top 10 health and wellness books in Canada for February 2026
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1. Atomic Habits, by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin)
Need a cheat sheet for decision-making? This practical book is all about building good habits and breaking the bad ones by recognizing your identity, stacking habits and patterns, and designing an environment to support you.
James Clear is an author, speaker and productivity expert who started blogging his habit secrets in 2012.
Why, why, why do we repeat bad habits, even when they are just soooooo bad for us?
2. Attention Seeker, by Darcy Michael, narrated by the author (DK)
This book is a guide to empowering those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It reframes the condition as a source of creativity, humour, resilience and personal strength. Like many self-help books as of late, this one is part memoir woven with practical insights. Comedian Darcy Michael shares his experiences of growing up gay, managing relationships, launching into a comedic career, and of course how ADHD made him who he is, all through a humorous but very relatable lens.
Do I have ADHD? Can a quiz diagnose me?
3. The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt, narrated by Sean Pratt and the author (Penguin)
Give your digital detox purpose after reading this book – and it might even help you get over FOMO. Find out how our phones and social media feeds can trigger anxiety, depression and other mental health struggles. It also looks at device-free play for kids, overprotective parenting and excessive screen time and how it affects feelings of independence.
Social psychologist and NYU professor, Jonathan Haidt conducts research on morality, culture and social psychology and has written three other books. Sean Pratt is a professional book narrator.
4. The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk MD, narrated by Sean Pratt (Penguin Audio)
We’re all healing, #amirite? Find out how trauma can affect the brain, the body and the mind in this book. And it doesn’t end there, as it also can impact our emotions, how we behave and ultimately our physical health. Learn about treatments, including mindfulness, EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and, yes, yoga.
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a Dutch-American psychiatrist and researcher who specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sean Pratt is a voice actor and this is his second book reading on this list.
5. Enough by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff , narrated by the authors (Simon & Schuster Audio)
Oprah has entered the chat. And as the OG health influencer, she has paired up with endocrinologist Dr. Jastreboff to dive into the topic of obesity as a chronic biological disease, and there isn’t much that willpower can do. The condition, the book says, is one that is determined by genetics, the brain and the environment. Winfrey reveals her personal struggles with dieting and self-blame set people like her up for failure, while Dr. Jastreboff gives insights on new medications and treatments can help reduce persistent “food noise.”
I lost 10 pounds – here’s how I did it!
6. Scattered Minds, by Gabor Maté MD, narrated by Daniel Maté (Knopf Canada)
Recently lots has been written about ADHD and the role of genetics. But this book looks at how our social and emotional environments can be both a cause and cure for children and adults. Canadian physician Gabor Maté is an expert in childhood development. Dr. Maté’s son, Daniel Maté has previously co-authored the book The Myth of Normal.
7. How to Win Friends & Influence People, by Dale Carnegie, narrated by Andrew MacMillan (Simon & Schuster Audio)
You don’t have to be a reality star on Big Brother or Traitors to see how having people on your side is a good thing. This how-to book shows how you can communicate effectively through compassion, empathy and honesty.
American writer and self-improvement instructor Dale Carnegie passed away in 1955 at the age of 66. This book was published in 1936. Andrew MacMillan is a voice actor.
8. The Courage to Be Disliked, by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi, narrated by Adrian Mulraney (Bolinda Publishing)
How freeing would it be not to care if you’re liked? Happiness comes from accepting yourself, letting go of trauma and focusing on personal freedom rather than seeking approval from others.
Japanese philosopher and psychologist Ichiro Kishimi and journalist Fumitake Koga have made Adlerian psychology (social interactions and feelings of belonging) accessible and understandable. Austrian voice actor Adrian Mulraney has narrated multiple books.
9. Outlive, by Peter Attia, MD, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)
Welcome to “Medicine 3.0.” We’re moving past symptom hiding to a more proactive approach, according to this book, which dives deep into prevention and personalized care. While your brunch mates talk about biohacking, you can share this take with a more doc-friendly, accessible approach to health. Dr. Attia points to metabolic dysfunction, heart disease, neurodegeneration and cancer as the primary threats to both lifespan and healthspan. And he says many of the root causes can be delayed and mitigated, so, we can live longer and stronger.
10. When the Body Says No, by Gabor Maté MD, narrated by Daniel Maté (Vintage Canada)
Ever feel like you want to scream, but just don’t? Ever want to say what you’re thinking but stow those thoughts away? The results of not answering our own needs and repressing emotions are not good for us, obviously. And the good doctor explains how people-pleasing and denial of anger aren’t just psychological patterns but physiological risk factors. He draws on scientific research and real patient stories to show the connection between mind and body for health and illness.