A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton review – anatomy of hypochondria
Memoir, cultural history and bleak humour characterise this brilliant personal exploration of health anxiety
‘I didn’t want to hurt that girl. I just felt this pressure building … ’ The sociopath who learned to behave – and found happiness
Patric Gagne has spent most of her life fighting terrible urges. She is also a loving sister, daughter, mother and wife. She talks about her remarkable journey
The Ritual Effect by Michael Norton review – standing on ceremony
From Rafael Nadal’s ball-bouncing to families’ Christmas traditions, what purpose does ritualistic behaviour serve?
My first time at a sound healing: ‘Is this the longest I’ve gone without checking my phone?’
In her fortnightly review of fitness and wellbeing activities, comedian Jennifer Wong gets immersed in music and lost in a sunset
Speech fasting: would staying silent until midday make us happier and healthier?
Lulu has revealed that, when she’s performing, she doesn’t speak before noon. It might sound tricky – but could have benefits
Ditch the UPFs! How to make easy, healthy convenience foods – from fizzy drinks to flapjacks
There’s no reason to give up your favourites, whether that’s flavoured yoghurt, white sliced bread or cookies. The key is to make them yourself
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton review – an intelligent and engaging history of hypochondria
In this fascinating book, a survivor of a life-threatening illness chronicles the history of health anxiety and ponders whether it is a rational response to our flawed bodies
The Price of Life by Jenny Kleeman review – what’s it worth?
A riveting examination of the value we place on human life – from healthcare to hitmen
The big idea: why am I so forgetful?
A failing memory can be frustrating, but it may be a sign your brain is working exactly as it should
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – a pocket full of poison
An urgent and persuasive warning about the toll of ‘phone-based childhoods’