Health: fab facts for a beautiful life

Watch goutBoston University School of Medicine has discovered a link between orange juice and gout.

They found that women consuming one serving per day had a 41 per cent higher chance of developing gout than those who had less than one glass per month. According to boffins, this may be down to the fructose content of this beverage, which increases serum uric acid levels.

Bye, chaps

Boasting a silver effect lid, Creme de la Mer is the Rolls Royce of lip balms. It doesn't come cheap, but will last months and it keeps its promise to soothe chapped lips thanks to its potent concentration of "Miracle Broth". It's not odourless and flavourless, but the minty scent isn't overpowering

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Eagle ipod

If you're planning on hillwalking, and need to take along kit (and lunch), get hold of one of these Eagle Creek Cicada 22 litre backpacks. These durable designs are water resistant, with features including lockable security panels, adjustable padded shoulder straps and some very canny fleece-lined electronics pockets, so that your iPod and phone don't get crushed.

Eagle Creek Cicada 22-litre backpack, 90 (0208 731 3500)