We know that as a nation we’re more overweight than ever—losing kilos is a major challenge for many, despite the plethora of diet information around us—but we can equip our mind to take better control.

Some people worry about their health more than others, but although many of us have pondered over whether an ache or pain could be the sign of something more sinister, for those people with hypochondria or health anxiety, the symptoms of illness can become the central focus of their lives.

At the age of 24, acclaimed novelist Matt Haig’s world suddenly fell apart—he could no longer see a reason to live. Haig’s memoir is an honest and inspiring account of how he emerged from severe depression and anxiety, and learned to live again.