Joel Snape byline portrait

Joel SnapeJournalist

The Guardian

Health & social care coverage read by Vital Signs

11 articles

Across 5 topics, first on 26 Dec 2025, most recently 17 May 2026.

This counts only pieces our coverage scan read on the topics Vital Signs tracks, not their full output.

Biography

Joel Snape is a freelance writer

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Recent articles

  1. What does stress really do to our bodies – and when does it become a big problem?

    The GuardianMental health17 May 2026

  2. What really controls our appetite – hunger, stress or habit?

    The GuardianPublic health & prevention21 Apr 2026

  3. Stop the brain rot! 12 ways to stay sharp in a mind-frazzling world

    The GuardianMental health3 Apr 2026

  4. How rotten is your brain?

    The GuardianMental health3 Apr 2026

  5. Do we really need eight hours sleep a night – and what happens if we don’t get it?

    The GuardianDementia24 Mar 2026

  6. Why is smoking so addictive – and what are the best ways to give up?

    The GuardianCancer12 Mar 2026

  7. What does sugar do to your body – and how can you avoid a slump?

    The GuardianDiabetes12 Jan 2026

  8. Share your health and fitness questions for Devi Sridhar, Mariella Frostrup, and Joel Snape

    The GuardianCancer7 Jan 2026

  9. The perfect working day: how to get everything done – without getting stressed

    The GuardianMental health30 Dec 2025

  10. Soak it up: everything science taught us about health and wellness in 2025

    The GuardianMental health28 Dec 2025

  11. The perfect morning routine: how to build a happy, healthy start to the day – from showers to sunshine

    The GuardianMental health26 Dec 2025

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