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9 News
03-07-2025
- Health
- 9 News
Ozempic-style drug ‘can provide migraine relief'
A small Italian study has found an Ozempic-style drug can halve the number of migraine days suffered in a month.
Sydney Morning Herald
03-07-2025
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Ozempic-style drug ‘can provide migraine relief'
A small Italian study has found an Ozempic-style drug can halve the number of migraine days suffered in a month. Loading
The Age
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Age
Ozempic-style drug ‘can provide migraine relief'
A small Italian study has found an Ozempic-style drug can halve the number of migraine days suffered in a month. Loading
Scottish Sun
29-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
The five ‘Ozempic money rules' that could save you £3,100 a year – and you can even have spending cheat days
Savvy saver Karen Powell reveals her strict money diet that helps her save hundreds of pounds a year BELT TIGHTENING The five 'Ozempic money rules' that could save you £3,100 a year – and you can even have spending cheat days SO-called "fat jabs" are notorious for their rapid and drastic weight loss results - but have you heard of the "Ozempic" money rules? Financial experts have revealed exclusively to Sun Club readers the five ways to slim down your finances, including how to make a money diet plan. Advertisement 2 Weight loss jabs are famous for helping people get slim quick - but there are also Ozempic money rules too Credit: Getty 2 From scheduling money days in your diary to cutting your tax bill, there's ways to make big savings Credit: Getty Ozempic-style weight loss jabs including Mounjaro are now used by 1.5million Brits and this week new data revealed that they are even affecting supermarket sales. They work by affecting the hormones that make you feel hungry and helping to reduce food cravings, allowing users to make healthier food choices and reduce their calorie intake. But could applying Ozempic money rules help slim-line your spending and put £3,146 a year back in your pocket? We explain. Advertisement 1. Pinpoint binge spending - save £1,179 If you're guilty of splashing the cash without thinking about the consequences, you may be a "binge spender". The impulse to splurge can get more intense during warmer months, when the beer gardens are more tempting and there's paddling pools to buy. Some 50% of people admitted to overspending an average of £1,179 last summer, according to a survey of over 2,000 people by NatWest. Sarah Coles from the investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown said a good place to start is to understand your bad habits. If you find that you are shopping late at night, spending too much with friends or on family, or treating yourself when you're feeling low, put in place solutions to stop you from acting on your impulses. Advertisement "You could delete your card details from online shops, only take a card with a limited amount of money on it when you go out, or have a mood buddy you can message when you're feeling down, to give you a chance to help you find a better solution than shopping." 2. Put spending on a diet plan - save £1,000 Just like a diet plan can help you stay on track with your weight loss goals, making a budget can help to shrink your spending. Some 6.8 million people are struggling to pay for essentials, according to research by Money Advice Trust last year. First, you'll need to know your income, and list all your outgoings. Essential bills are your rent or mortgage, council tax, energy, utilities, food, travel and childcare. Advertisement Then look at what you are spending on non-essential things, like coffees, subscriptions, meals out and clothes, for example. To save money, start chopping the amount of cash you spend on anything that is not an essential bill. 'Use an app or spreadsheet - whatever helps you stay consistent," said Myron Jobson from the investment platform interactive investor. "The goal isn't perfection, it's awareness. Knowing where your money goes is the first step to making it go further. "Cutting back on nice-to-haves could save £1,000 a year." Advertisement Here's my spending diet plan - and how I keep on track SAVVY saver Karen Powell keeps her spending on a strict diet plan to save her hundreds of pounds every year. Karen, 63, from Surrey Hills, has budgets for different outgoings and checks her banks statements each week to make sure she's on track with her money. Karen, who runs the time management and organisation skills company The Organising Lady, said: "It's so important to slim down your spending for your mental health, relationships, and family. "There's nothing worse about worrying about money. "Spending can be addictive if you're not careful - it's a dopamine hit going shopping." To keep her finances on track, Karen limits her spending. "I try and stick to £100 a week on food. "We're careful with holidays, and will only have two 'splurge meals' out while we're away. "Me and my sister set a £20 limit on birthday and Christmas presents. "And me and my husband don't buy gifts for each other." She makes sure to never throw away any food by bulk cooking and freezing - which she reckons saves her £600 a year at least. She also puts time in her diary each week to monitor her finances. "Once a week, I'll look at my bank account to make sure I haven't splurged and so I can keep track of what I've spent." She also has "treat" days, where she'll buy affordable things for herself to avoid overspending on big shopping trips. "I'm human and I love clothes - I just make sure I choose well now, and stick to the rule of one in, one out and sell my unwanted clothes on sites like Vinted." 3. Make time for finances like exercise - save £375 We've all been there - you just can't be bothered to go to the gym, or go for a run. But just like scheduling exercise days in your calendar can help you keep on track with your fitness, plotting "money" days in your diary can help you get richer. Aim to sit down and do a finances spring clean two times a year, said Sarah. She said: "Make a list and put a time in your diary and you'll finally get round to all those things you've been putting off. "For example, automating payments on your finance days to help you avoid missing debt repayments can save you £100 a year or more. Advertisement "While shopping around for car insurance can save £75, shopping for a better energy deal could save £200 a year. "Don't try to do everything at once or you'll get exhausted and give up. Start with something simple and build from there." 4. Have cheat days - save £200 Restricting your diet to just salad means there's a higher chance of binge eating. The same goes for your finances. There's a greater chance you'll have a shopping blow out if you've put yourself on a super strict budget. The trick is to have "cheat days", where you treat yourself to something nice but affordable so it won't ruin your budget. Advertisement That could be anything from getting a cheeky Maccies once a fortnight for the family, or treating yourself to a new piece of clothing once a month, or two months. Sarah said drip-feeding yourself treats instead of overspending could save you £200 a year. 5. Slim down your tax bill - save up to £392 Nobody likes paying tax - but there are handy tax reliefs that can help keep more money in your pocket. Married couples can save up to £252 a year in tax thanks to the marriage tax allowance. This tax break allows those who earns less than the £12,570 personal allowance (the amount you can earn before you start paying income tax) to give up to £1,260 of that allowance to their partner. Advertisement You can backdate claims by up to four tax years, which means you can get a maximum of £1,260. Work from home? You could get up a tax break worth up to £140 a year. You can claim working from home tax relief if your job requires you to live away from your office, or your employer doesn't have an office. You can't claim the relief if you choose to work from home. The relief aims to help you pay for essential bills like business phone calls and energy. You can claim tax relief on £6 a week. Advertisement So if you are a basic rate tax payer, that means you pay a 20% tax rate. So 20% of £6 is £1.20 a week back in your pocket - which over the year racks up to £62.40 a year. Higher rate tax payers would be eligible for £2.40 a week (£124.60 a year), as their tax rate is 40%. While additional rate taxpayers would get £2.70 a week (£140.40 a year) as their tax rate is 45%.
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Belly fat ‘may cause burning and painful skin condition' suffered by Kim Kardashian – how to shift the pounds
The study led to experts suggesting that fat jabs could be helpful as treatment TUM TROUBLE Belly fat 'may cause burning and painful skin condition' suffered by Kim Kardashian – how to shift the pounds Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BELLY fat increases your risk of the skin condition psoriasis, a study warns. Psoriasis, which affects one in 50 people - including reality TV star Kim Kardashian - causes scaly patches of skin usually around the scalp, knees and elbows. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Kim Kardashian has the condition psoriasis. It affects two per cent of Brits Credit: Getty 5 A study showed that belly fat was linked with the skin condition, thought to be caused by a faulty immune response Credit: Alamy The 44-year-old has previously opened up about her struggle with the condition she described as 'painful'. Model Cara Delevingne and singer Cyndi Lauper are also sufferers. Researchers at King's College London analysed data from over 330,000 Brits, including more than 9,000 people with psoriasis. They found that abdominal fat was strongly linked to someone's likelihood of having the condition, particularly for women. Read more on belly fat FIGHT THE FLAB Lose your belly fat by eating MORE with our 'Nozempic' diet Study author Dr Ravi Ramessur said: 'Our research shows that where fat is stored in the body matters when it comes to psoriasis risk. 'Central fat, especially around the waist, seems to play a key role. 'This has important implications for how we identify individuals who may be more likely to develop psoriasis or experience more severe disease, and how we approach prevention and treatment strategies.' Psoriasis typically begins in someone's 20s or 50s. It's not known what causes the incurable, and therefore chronic, condition. 5 Kim discussed her psoriasis journey on her skkn Instagram account in 2019 Credit: skkn/Instagram 5 Kim has previously described living with psoriasis flare-ups as 'painful' Credit: Instagram/Kim Kardashian 5 Kim on an early season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians showing psoriasis on her legs Credit: E! It is thought that a problem with the immune system causes the skin cells to replace faster than they should. It is therefore sometimes referred to as an autoimmune disorder. Dr Ramessur says: "The observed links between central body fat and psoriasis suggest that there may be underlying biological mechanisms contributing to the disease that are not yet fully understood and which warrant further investigation." Khloe Kardashian leaks 'creepy' video of sister Kim's legs on Snapchat as fans say 'this is so strange!' In light of the new findings, experts said Ozempic-style fat jabs, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, also known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, may help people with psoriasis. Dr Joel Gelfand, Department of Dermatology and Center for Clinical Sciences in Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, wrote in an accompanying editorial: 'The strong relationship between psoriasis and obesity, and the emerging promise of GLP-1 RAs, is a call to action for clinical trials.' Dr Catherine Smith, senior author, said: 'As rates of obesity continue to rise globally, understanding how different patterns of body fat influence chronic inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis is important." How to get rid of belly fat Most of us have tried to shift belly fat at some point - it can be stubborn and takes some hard work. Personal trainer Lucy Gornall previously shared with The Sun her non-negotiables if your goal is to lose the extra chub around your middle. These include: 1. Fill your plate with as many coloured fruits and vegetables as you can. "These are the fruits and vegetables which pack in nutrients and fibre, but contain very few calories," Lucy says. Fibre fills you up and therefore prevents overeating. 2. Don't overdo the cardio. "Going hard on runs, cycles and other types of cardio, is NOT the best way to burn belly fat," says Lucy. "It will leave you tired (you'll be turning to high sugar snacks for energy), it will leave you sore, and it will leave you very hungry." 3. Instead, lift weights. "More muscle means more calories burnt at rest, meaning you burn off the food you eat easier than if you had less muscle," says Lucy. "Aim to include three 30 to 45 minute resistance-based training sessions each week, ensuring that the weight is challenging and your form is correct." 4. Eat protein Protein is the most filling food you can eat (over carbohydrates and fats) and helps with muscle recovery from all that weight training you'll be doing. "Look to include a source of protein in every meal and you won't go too far wrong," says Lucy, noting chicken breast and lean turkey mince are good sources. 5. Move more generally. Increase your NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) by doing things like taking the stairs over the lift and walking home from an earlier train or tube station.
