My Husband, the Cyborg review – the raging narcissism behind rich-man body modification
Susanna Cappellaro’s intimate documentary follows her spouse as he gets a body implant, the process serving to demonstrate the self absorption behind it
Sorry, Lily Collins, but when people outsource childbirth, their motives really count
Whether it’s infertility, to save a career or pure altruism, is there ever a reason that can morally justify surrogacy?
Fancy a stroll? Across Europe, young people like me are finding friends by walking our cities
We are the post-pandemic flâneurs: stepping out of social media silos to meet people and connect with the world around us
David Lynch’s death shocks smokers into quitting: ‘It’s just not good for us’
Smoking was having a comeback – until the director’s death after an emphysema diagnosis complicated its allure
Bridget Jones is a welcome reminder of a much more comfortable era
She worried about her drinking, smoking and weight – but there was never any doubt she would have a job and be able to pay her rent. It’s a very different world for gen Z, writes Zoe Williams
Winter wonder: Jeanette Winterson and others reveal why the cold has them under its spell
Too dark, too cold – winter’s charms aren’t as obvious as summer’s brassy joys. But for Robert Macfarlane, Alice Oswald, Poppy Okotcha and others, this is a rich season. Here, they offer ways to lean into it, with an introduction by Jeanette Winterson
Roman Kemp: ‘Here’s all my faults. Have ’em. Enjoy’
With famous parents, Roman Kemp always knew people would make certain judgments about him – but he never guessed he’d become an advocate for mental health. Here, he talks about radio, tattoos – and the event that changed his life
The Big Idea: looking for a better life? Follow your nose
Smell has an outsize effect on our thoughts and moods, so it’s worth paying more attention to it
Music As Medicine by Daniel Levitin review – musician, heal thyself
In this fascinating book, the neuroscientist makes a strong case for the therapeutic force of music, describing ways in which it can be a beneficial part of recovery for patients
A Second Act by Dr Matt Morgan review – what nearly dying can teach us about living
In this sequel to his bestseller, Critical, the intensive care doctor draws lessons on the joys of a ‘second life’ from the experiences of patients who have flatlined and been revived