Is there such a thing as too much sun? The high rates of skin cancer in some of the world's hot spots suggests there is. L’Oréal is making its first foray into the tech sphere with a UV-sensitive skin patch, joining the growing ranks of beauty brands that are expanding into tech.

When it comes to general health, many Americans choose to reach for medication rather than make a lifestyle change. New York-based start-up BrainThrive is hoping to help people pop fewer pills by encouraging them to take up exercises proven to improve their conditions.

Over a fifth of Britons have used search engines to diagnose a medical condition, whether that’s because they can’t get a GP’s appointment or due to ‘cyber-chondria’. Aiming to ease anxieties and provide fast, accurate advice is Ada, an AI-assisted app that gives users more control over their health.

Technology at home and work plays a major role in sedentary lifestyles – but could it also provide a solution? Younger generations are embracing mobile apps and smart devices to monitor their physical condition, and their approach to nutrition and fitness is evolving the definition of ‘health’.