Mind, Body & Life

Stayin’ alive

Humans have invented an endless series of strategies to try and outwit the Grim Reaper. Stephen Cave explores our fascination with immortality

Musa Okwonga asks what's behind football's on-pitch displays of devotion

Les Back has some suggestions of which books not to take on vacation

We can't do without our private places to read and think, says novelist Philip Pullman

Andrew Mueller enters the world of consultancy

Owen Hatherley embraces the society of the body

Men are living longer than ever before. But, asks Sally Feldman, is that any cause for rejoicing?

Laurie Taylor balances his chakras

Keith Kahn-Harris enjoys Barbara Ehrenreich's antidote to positive thinking

Louise Foxcroft finds a portrait of famous hypochondriacs really hits a nerve