Citrus Juice and Phytophotodermatitis

While lime and lemon are often eaten in the summer, if you get the juice on your skin and then expose that skin to sunlight, it can lead to phytophotodermatitis.

This appears as mild burns, blisters or skin discolouration, usually some 24 to 48 hours later.

After handling citrus, wash the juice from your skin before going outside.

Source: Health page in Good Housekeeping August 2017

To Tip or not to Tip?

Customs on tipping for good service vary significantly from country to country.

• In Japan there is a no tipping culture and you may offend your waiter if you try to give them money.
• In America, tips are very much expected and it's rude if you don't leave anything.
• In France the service charge must be included in the bill by law. However, many locals will also leave some coins as an extra sign of appreciation.

Research before you travel. In some countries you will be expected to tip taxi drivers and hotel staff, so you'll need some local currency from the start.

Source: Item in Good Housekeeping, August 2017

Avoid Cyber Attacks

As more criminals use the anonymity of the internet, cyber attacks are on the rise. A feature in Good Housekeeping magazine suggests the following tips.

1. Don't use unsupported operating systems as security holes aren't patched. If you are using Microsoft XP (unsupported since 2014) or older operating systems you should upgrade immediately.
2. Always apply updates; fixes for problems are constantly released so turn on automatic updating.
3. Use security software. Install antivirus software - preferably one with anti-ransomware. Free versions that include anti-ransomware are Avast, AVG and Bitdefender.
4. Back up your files on secure online storage or an external hard drive so you won't be at the mercy of hackers.
5. Be wary of attachments - even if you know the sender. If you are expecting the attachment, that's ok. Otherwise, check with the sender before opening.

Source: feature in Good Housekeeping, August 2017