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Weight loss jabs may help with anxiety and depression, study finds | UK News

Weight loss jabs may help with anxiety and depression, study finds | UK News

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Drugs used for weight loss could help reduce anxiety and depression, a new study revealed. Ozempic and Wegovy, which are two common obesity jabs, may help alleviate the symptoms of mental health conditions. They can also help cut the risk of drug abuse and binge drinking, scientists discovered. An international team of experts analysed the impact these medications had on mental health issues, using data on patients diagnosed with anxiety or depression. They studied figures from Sweden on more than 95,000 people over a 13-year period, including 22,480 who used semaglutide – the active ingredient in both Ozempic and Wegovy. Image: Wegovy weight loss drug packet with needles. Pic: PA Both were linked with a lower risk of worsening mental illness compared to those who didn’t use the injections, the scientists found. Semaglutide was associated with a 44% lower risk of worsening depression and a 38% decreased risk of worsening anxiety. It was also linked to a lower risk of substance abuse, the experts said. Another active ingredient known as liraglutide, which is used in …

Barry Keoghan opens up on James Bond role following speculation: ‘It carries a lot of weight and pressure’

Barry Keoghan opens up on James Bond role following speculation: ‘It carries a lot of weight and pressure’

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Peaky Blinders star Barry Keoghan has poured cold water on speculation linking him to the coveted role of James Bond, stating he does not believe he “fits the criteria” for the iconic British spy. Instead, the 33-year-old actor, whose star has risen rapidly, expressed a clear preference for portraying a villain. He told Radio Times: “I’d rather come in and do the villain. The man teasing Bond, that’s more me.” Keoghan elaborated that while it was “nice to see your name go up there,” the role of 007 inherently carries “a lot of weight and pressure.” The Dublin-born talent, celebrated for compelling performances in critically acclaimed films such as Saltburn (2023) and The Banshees Of Inisherin (2022), is also set to appear in the forthcoming Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man. Keoghan’s candid remarks arrive amid fervent speculation over who will …

Weight Watchers partners with Jennifer Aniston’s favorite fitness app to offer strength workouts to members—here are four essential moves to try at home

Weight Watchers partners with Jennifer Aniston’s favorite fitness app to offer strength workouts to members—here are four essential moves to try at home

Published by Jenni Sidey

Weight Watchers has teamed up with the Jennifer Aniston–fronted fitness app Pvolve to offer strength training to its members. Subscribers to Weight Watchers Core, Core+, Med+, GLP-1 Success and Menopause programs will get exclusive access to many of Pvolve’s classes with the option to upgrade to unlock over 1,700 on-demand workouts. Members will also get a Pvolve starter kit with fitness equipment, including gliders, heavy ankle band and Aniston’s favorite “must-have”—the P.band—for a reduced rate. Article continues below You may like The partnership reflects the recognition of the benefits strength training can bring for weight loss, particularly for people using GLP-1 medications. “This is because when the body loses weight—particularly significant weight loss—some of it can come from lean mass, including muscle,” Weight Watchers’ chief medical officer Dr Kim Boyd tells Fit&Well. “In some studies, lean mass can make up about 30% of the total weight lost, including during GLP-1 treatment, if muscle isn’t actively preserved [by doing strength training]. “Muscle is critical for overall health—it supports metabolic health, physical strength and long-term weight maintenance. …

iPhone 18 Pro Max Thickness and Weight Allegedly Revealed

iPhone 18 Pro Max Thickness and Weight Allegedly Revealed

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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than its predecessor, measuring in at 8.8mm, up from 8.75mm on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The information comes from oft-accurate Weibo-based leaker Ice Universe. The claim chimes with a report last year that alleged hardware changes in the iPhone 18 Pro Max will make it the heaviest iPhone yet. Last November, fellow Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital said the body of the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro Max, tipping its weight over 240 grams and making it the heaviest iPhone since the iPhone 14 Pro Max. That could be good news for those who crave longer-lasting battery life. Digital Chat Station – yet another Weibo-based leaker – has claimed the iPhone 18 Pro Max will feature a bigger battery, with a capacity in the range of 5,100 to 5,200 mAh (up from 5,088 mAh in the eSim version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max). Apple isn’t expected to change the screen size of the iPhone 18 Pro …

Oprah, Ozempic, and Our Obsession With Weight

Oprah, Ozempic, and Our Obsession With Weight

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Few public figures have had their bodies scrutinized as intensely as Oprah Winfrey. For decades, her weight has been treated as a public narrative, discussed, analyzed, and debated almost as much as her groundbreaking career. Oprah’s story is not just about one celebrity’s body. It reflects something much bigger: the cultural obsession with weight, the pressures placed on women in the public eye, and the powerful ways weight stigma shapes how we talk about health. The Weight of Public Scrutiny From the early years of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah spoke openly about her struggles with dieting and weight fluctuations. One of the most memorable moments came in 1988, when she wheeled a wagon filled with animal fat onto the stage to represent the weight she had lost on a liquid diet. At the time, it was framed as a triumphant transformation. Today, it illustrates how deeply diet culture shaped the public conversation about bodies. Oprah’s weight loss was presented not just as a personal achievement, but as a moral victory. And because she was …

GLP-1s like Ozempic transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next? : NPR

GLP-1s like Ozempic transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next? : NPR

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People taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder, a new study shows. Maria Fabrizio for NPR hide caption toggle caption Maria Fabrizio for NPR There’s new evidence that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic can reduce the risk of addiction. A study of more than 600,000 veterans followed for up to three years found that those who started taking a GLP-1 drug for diabetes were about 15% to 20% less likely to misuse substances ranging from alcohol to opioids. The study, which appears in The BMJ, a medical journal, also found that GLP-1 drugs helped people with a history of substance use disorder. They were less likely to experience an overdose, drug-related hospitalization, drug-related death or suicide attempt. “The surprise was that it was working across various substances,” says Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, an author of the study and a clinical epidemiologist at WashU Medicine in St. Louis. That suggests a common “biologic signal” affected by GLP-1 drugs is involved in all addictive disorders, says Al-Aly, who also …

Opinion: Nicola Coughlan’s Right – Weight Talk Is Boring AF

Opinion: Nicola Coughlan’s Right – Weight Talk Is Boring AF

Published by Sam Flores

In a recent interview with Elle UK, Bridgerton and Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan recalled the time a tipsy girl, who cornered her in a public loo, said she loved the Netflix hit “because of [Nicola’s] body”. Nicola, who said she’d lost a “bunch of weight” for the show and was “probably a size 10″ on-screen, had said earlier in the interview, “The thing I say sometimes that pisses people off is I have no interest in body positivity.” Later, she stated discussions about weight are “so fucking boring”. I couldn’t agree with her more. I have been in workplaces, classrooms, countless online spaces, family events, and friendships where the judgment of people’s weight was like dull, repetitive background music. I have to admire weight obsessives’ inventiveness, to be fair. Tiny “girl dinners”, single-size clothing brands which seem to make their association with thinness a marketing strategy, and chats about whether you could ever hope to look yourself in the mirror again after eating carbs can occupy hours of your time if you want them …

Novo Nordisk drops lawsuit over weight loss meds, enters collab with online pharmacy Hims & Hers Health

Novo Nordisk drops lawsuit over weight loss meds, enters collab with online pharmacy Hims & Hers Health

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Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Novo Nordisk has dismissed its patent infringement lawsuit against telehealth provider Hims & Hers, following an agreement that will see the pharmaceutical giant’s branded weight loss medications sold through the Hims platform. The news sent shares of Hims & Hers Health Inc. soaring by more than 40% in Monday morning trading. Under the terms of the newly announced deal, Hims will begin offering both oral and injectable versions of popular GLP-1 drugs, including Wegovy and Ozempic, on its platform later this month. Crucially, Hims has also committed to ceasing all advertising for compounded GLP-1 drugs, both on its platform and in its marketing efforts. The resolution comes after a period of contention. Early last month, Hims & Hers had announced plans to launch a more affordable, off-brand version of Wegovy, shortly after Novo Nordisk introduced its reformulated blockbuster medication. At the …

Melissa Joan Hart showcases toned figure in tiny blue bikini following 18Ibs weight loss

Melissa Joan Hart showcases toned figure in tiny blue bikini following 18Ibs weight loss

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Melissa Joan Hart is living her best life! The Sabrina the Teenage Witch star enjoyed a beach trip over the weekend, and it’s safe to say she had a wonderful time.  Taking to social media, the 49-year-old shared several photos from her vacation, including a candid image of her lounging by the ocean, and another of her posing in a blue bikini in front of a sign that aptly read “Safely landed in paradise”.  Melissa looked incredible in the blue two-piece, showcasing her washboard abs and toned figure in the image.  Melissa’s health kick  The actress recently revealed that she had lost 18 lbs following a health transformation, which included cutting out sugar and alcohol. She recently opened up about the decision to change her diet during an interview with People.  © InstagramMelissa Joan Hart looked incredible in a blue bikini during a beach vacation She said: “I just wanted to feel better. It had nothing to do with losing weight. I really didn’t think I could lose weight anymore, being in midlife and perimenopause …

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Aluminum Build Drops Weight to 200g

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Aluminum Build Drops Weight to 200g

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to represent a significant step forward in the evolution of foldable smartphones. By addressing longstanding user concerns and introducing targeted upgrades, Samsung has solidified its position as a leader in this innovative market. Whether you are new to foldable devices or upgrading from an earlier model, the Z Fold 8 offers a polished experience that redefines expectations for durability, design, and functionality. Its thoughtful enhancements cater to both casual users and professionals, making sure it appeals to a broad audience. Creaseless Display: A Leap in Visual Excellence One of the standout features of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is its creaseless display, a major improvement over previous models. By using dual-layer ultra-thin glass, Samsung has effectively eliminated the visible crease that was a common drawback in earlier foldable devices. This innovation not only enhances the phone’s visual appeal but also improves its durability, making sure the screen can endure repeated folding without compromising its integrity. The display is brighter and more color-accurate, making it ideal for a …