Summer’s here! In addition to slathering on sunscreen, you may want to start taking antioxidants such as grape seed extract for extra protection from the sun’s rays. Research is increasingly showing that when taken internally, certain chemicals in plants work like sunscreens, fighting the free-radical damage caused by the sun and filtering harmful UV light.

How to survive the festive season. Don’t you think it’s time that Christmas holidays came with a health warning? Signs reading something like ‘This season can be dangerous to your health’ could be displayed in shopping malls and retail outlets.