Book picks

Boundless

Ben Greenfield · 2020

A broad handbook covering many biohacking topics, from sleep to training.

Super Human

Dave Asprey · 2019

The Bulletproof founder's take on biohacking and ageing.

The Epigenetics Revolution

Nessa Carey · 2012

An accessible introduction to epigenetics and gene regulation.

Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To

David A. Sinclair · 2019

A Harvard geneticist explains current research and theories on why we age.

The Longevity Diet

Valter Longo · 2018

A longevity researcher on nutrition, fasting-mimicking and ageing research.

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity

Peter Attia · 2023

A physician's overview of healthspan, prevention, exercise and metabolic health.

The Telomere Effect

Elizabeth Blackburn, Elissa Epel · 2017

A Nobel laureate and a psychologist on telomere research and everyday life.

The Circadian Code

Satchin Panda · 2018

A circadian biologist on daily rhythms, light, meal timing and sleep.

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Matthew Walker · 2017

A sleep scientist explains what happens during sleep and why it matters.

Fiber Fueled

Will Bulsiewicz · 2020

A gastroenterologist on fibre, plant diversity and the microbiome.

Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ

Giulia Enders · 2015

A light-hearted tour of the digestive system by a medical scientist.

The Mind-Gut Connection

Emeran Mayer · 2016

A gastroenterologist on the communication between gut and brain.

The Complete Guide to Fasting

Jason Fung, Jimmy Moore · 2016

A practical guide to intermittent and extended fasting.

Food for Life

Tim Spector · 2022

An epidemiologist's guide to food, nutrition science and the microbiome.

Spoon-Fed

Tim Spector · 2020

An epidemiologist questions common nutrition myths.

Glucose Revolution

Jessie Inchauspé · 2022

A biochemist shares practical tips on blood sugar and eating habits.

Good Energy

Casey Means · 2024

A physician on metabolic health and everyday lifestyle factors.

The Obesity Code

Jason Fung · 2016

A physician on hormones, insulin and body weight.

Why We Get Sick

Benjamin Bikman · 2020

A biomedical scientist explains insulin resistance and metabolism.

Young Forever

Mark Hyman · 2023

A functional medicine physician on ageing and lifestyle.

Brain Energy

Christopher M. Palmer · 2022

A psychiatrist presents a metabolic perspective on mental health.

The Brain That Changes Itself

Norman Doidge · 2007

A psychiatrist tells stories from the research on neuroplasticity.

The Ellipsis Manual

Chase Hughes · 2017

A behaviour expert's manual on influence and reading behaviour.

Head Strong

Dave Asprey · 2017

The Bulletproof founder on brain energy and cognitive performance.

Driven to Distraction (Revised)

Edward M. Hallowell, John J. Ratey · 2011

Two psychiatrists' classic book on ADHD in children and adults.

NeuroTribes

Steve Silberman · 2015

A science journalist on the history of autism and the idea of neurodiversity.

Unmasking Autism

Devon Price · 2022

A social psychologist on autistic masking and self-acceptance.

Atomic Habits

James Clear · 2018

A practical framework for building good habits and breaking bad ones.

Endure

Alex Hutchinson · 2018

A science journalist on the limits of endurance and human performance.

Peak Performance

Brad Stulberg, Steve Magness · 2017

Two performance coaches on stress, rest and sustainable performance.

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

James Nestor · 2020

A journalist explores the science and history of how we breathe.

The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy

Ari Whitten · 2025

A guide to red and near-infrared light therapy and current research.

What Doesn't Kill Us

Scott Carney · 2017

A journalist tests cold exposure and environmental conditioning on himself.

The Wim Hof Method

Wim Hof · 2020

Wim Hof describes his method of breathing, cold exposure and mindset.