A book that tells the stories of parents dealing with exceptional children, Andrew Solomon’s Far From The Tree (Vintage, £11.99) was one of Psychologies’ favourite non-fiction books of last year, and it’s just won the Wellcome Book Prize, given to the best new work of fiction or non-fiction centred on medicine and health
Psychologist Elaine Slater explains how the food you consume can change the chemical composition of your brain
The Blazing World by Siri Hustvedt (Sceptre, £18.99) is Lauren Hadden’s choice
Feeling guilty about holing up with a box set any chance you get? Well, don’t. You’re just tapping into the evolutionary pull of transformational storytelling and learning valuable life lessons, say experts. Time to press play on that third episode in a row then, writes Nicole Mowbray
Some time out in the ever-restorative Lake District is just the ticket if you’re frazzled and in need of a luxurious weekend break, says Samantha Wood
Rosie Ifould retreats to an ideal hideaway after the party season
Stacey Bartlett on the latest book from American Wife author Curtis Sittenfeld
Today’s tip is by Brain Food nutritionist Yvonne McMeel. To help overcome unhealthy eating habits, it’s really important to recognise the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger. Separate the two by asking yourself the following questions, she advises
After her father’s retirement, Louise Johncox wanted to know more about the Surrey bakery he had run with her mother all her life. So began their short-lived but illuminating baking lessons together – try one of their recipes here
Try this great chicken recipe from Diana Henry
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