What Exactly Is Health?
The ongoing NHS doctor strike has spotlighted deep‑seated tensions within Britain’s health system, prompting a broader debate about what health truly means. Mark Vernon, drawing on his experience as a psychotherapist in a psychiatric hospital, argues that genuine listening can be a powerful therapeutic act, even when no immediate cure exists. He highlights the chronic suffering of older adults and the limited tools available to clinicians, suggesting that connection itself can be a form of care. The piece calls for a re‑examination of health definitions as a pathway to better policy and patient outcomes.
Splashdown. Now Comes The Greatest Danger
The article reflects on the profound psychological shift astronauts experience after returning from deep‑space missions, drawing parallels between Apollo crews and the recent Artemis II crew. The author recounts a university project measuring lunar mountain heights, emphasizing the spiritual “overview effect”...