Our Editorial Process

Health information affects real decisions, so we try to be transparent about how ours is made. This page describes the process we actually follow today, including its limits.

1. Choosing topics

We focus on questions people face when building everyday habits: how to start exercising, how to eat in a balanced way, how to sleep and recover better, and how to choose equipment. We avoid topics that require individualized clinical judgment, such as diagnosing conditions or recommending treatments.

2. Research and sourcing

Writers start from the most authoritative sources available: national public health agencies (such as the CDC, NIH, and the U.S. Dietary Guidelines), international bodies (such as the World Health Organization), established medical institutions, and peer-reviewed research. Every important factual health claim must be supported by a source listed at the end of the article. See our Sources Policy for details.

We do not:

• invent studies, statistics, or expert quotations;
• claim that foods, supplements, or exercises cure or prevent disease;
• present illustrative product examples as hands-on test results.

3. Writing and editing

Articles are written in plain language, with clear headings, practical steps, and a note on when to seek professional care. An editor checks structure, readability, and that each claim is matched to a source.

4. Review labels

Every article displays one of three labels, directly beneath the byline:

• Awaiting expert review – The article is based on cited sources but has not been reviewed by a qualified health professional. All articles currently published on Evergreen Health Journal carry this label.
• Editorially reviewed – An editor has checked the article for clarity and sourcing. This is not a medical review.
• Expert reviewed – A named, qualified professional (for example, a physician, registered dietitian, or certified exercise professional) has reviewed the article for accuracy. Their name, credentials, and the review date are shown, and they have a profile on our team page.

We do not currently employ clinicians or operate a medical review board. We will not describe any article as medically reviewed unless that review has actually taken place.

5. Dates and updates

Articles show their original publication date. When we make a substantive change, such as reflecting new guidance or adding a section, we show an “Updated” date. Minor fixes to typos or formatting do not change the date.

6. Corrections

If we get something wrong, we fix it and, for substantive errors, add a note to the article explaining what changed. Read our Corrections Policy.

7. Independence

Evergreen Health Journal does not accept payment for coverage, and our gear guides contain no affiliate links. Product types mentioned in buying guides are illustrative and are not rankings or endorsements.