Lucy Mangan: I have Bitchy Resting Face, and I’m proud of it
The Queen's not a smiler, nor's Andy Murray: I'm in good company
Phobias: The rationale behind irrational fears
Dean Burnett: Phobias are very common, but what are they and where do they come from?
Hot or not? How we really rate our looks
Some advertising would have us believe that we're more beautiful than we think. In fact, finds Amy Fleming, the reverse is true
Semantic Polarities and Psychopathologies in the Family – review
It may have an unlovely title, but Tim Parks promises this rigorous book will offer you a liberating way of thinking about every family, including your own
5:2 your life – the worry diet
Jon Ronson: 'For those of you without an anxiety disorder, what it feels like is someone is inside your face, vigorously sandpapering your nerves'
The Ministry of Thin by Emma Woolf – review
Emma Woolf's study of our obsession with being thin should serve as a wake-up call to all women, writes Barbara Ellen
Chocolate bags: filled with calories
Why the new trend for smaller snacks could be a big problem for your waistline
The Anatomy of Violence by Adrian Raine – review
An entertaining study of genetic disposition to crime poses challenging moral questions, says Salley Vickers
Botox silences women’s faces – and freezes out empathy in body language
Jessie Cole: Young women are using Botox as a 'preventive measure', but facial paralysis inhibits the ability to mirror others' expressions
The Society of Timid Souls by Polly Morland – review
Polly Morland's study of bravery is full of energy, curiosity and courage, writes Kate Kellaway