Pre-apocalyptic ‘prepping’ is an industry valued between $500 million and several billion in the US alone. At the peak of the Ebola outbreak, Amazon US sales of full-body protective suits shot up by 131,000%. Influencing the way we buy, the apps we download and even the holidays we take, is paranoia altering society for good?

More than 25% of the Japanese population is over the age of 65. With a low birthrate and increasing life expectancy, that figure is only set to increase. Japan is renowned for its respectful and traditionally regimented attitudes towards seniors, but what does it really mean to be ageing now, in the world’s oldest population?

Apps promoting physical health are numerous, but those tackling mental health are less common. Using cognitive behavioural therapy, Joyable is an app that seeks to redress this balance, dealing with the crippling issue of social anxiety. But can it really help people overcome their problems?

In 2014, the travel market saw record numbers of tourists taking trips. One region didn’t enjoy this growth – Africa. Despite the Ebola outbreak being concentrated within a few countries, its impact on tourism was felt across the whole continent. Only 12 months later is it starting to recover.