The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes review – shocking and important
A remarkable account of our addiction to the sweet stuff and the far-reaching implications for our health
Top 10 books about the body
From the horrors of Frankenstein to the wit of Sara Pascoe’s Animal, novelist Emma Glass picks her favourite reading about the wonders of the human body
Black Men Walking: a hilly hike through 500 years of black British history
A new play by the rapper Testament was inspired by a walking group from Yorkshire. Our writer steps out with them on a trek across the wild, windswept moors
Jordan Peterson: ‘The pursuit of happiness is a pointless goal’
Life is tragic, says the provocative Jordan Peterson, and we are all capable of turning into monsters. Tim Lott meets him as he publishes 12 Rules for Life
How to Be Human: The Manual by Ruby Wax review – can mindfulness conquer all?
The comedian and campaigner is an engaging champion of mental health, but self-care may not always be enough
Fragile Lives: A Heart Surgeon’s Stories of Life and Death on the Operating Table by Stephen Westaby – review
A heart-stopping memoir – and a notably down-to-earth example of the genre
Crystals, potions and tarot cards: the mystical rise of new age businesses
Consumer appetite for spiritualism has sparked a rise in companies offering everything from AI-powered astrology apps to subscription boxes for white witches
Lost Connections by Johann Hari review – too many drugs, not enough understanding
Part personal odyssey and part investigation, this rigorous if flawed study finds fault with contemporary treatment of depression and anxiety
Drama out of crisis: how theatre and improv teach lessons in sexual consent
Exploring consent issues through interactive drama and comedy can effect lasting change, whether tackling violence against sex workers in Africa, sex education in South America or abuse in UK schools
Can you dig it? How to take the strain out of physical tasks
The Royal Horticultural Society has warned that using a spade incorrectly increases the risk of chronic back pain. Here are other actions you might be getting wrong