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Scotsman
14 hours ago
- Health
- Scotsman
From pints to PJs: why more adults are choosing nights in over nights out
More than half of adults are staying in more often than they were two years ago Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A majority of adults are increasingly swapping nights on the town for quiet evenings in front of the TV, according to fascinating new research into the nation's social habits. The study, conducted by online weight loss clinic found more than half of people (56%) stay in more often now than they did two years ago, as trends switch amid a changing cultural and economic landscape. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Body image is a key factor, data shows, with over a third (37%) of adults admitting they avoid going out due to how they feel about their appearance. Weight loss injection terms searched in Google more than six million times in the UK in June The findings echo UK Parliament data which show 63.8% of UK adults are living with an unhealthy weight - one of the highest rates in Europe. With obesity classified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a chronic and complex disease, the knock-on effect on self-esteem and social behaviour is becoming increasingly clear. As people retreat from social settings, the data reveals an impact on dating culture. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Over half (58%) of those surveyed say they feel pressure to look a certain way when socialising, while fewer than half (48%) report feeling confident when dating. These shifts are also reflected in changing lifestyle habits more broadly. More than half (55%) of adults say they are now drinking less than they were two years ago - a figure that's likely linked to a reduction in nights out and a preference for staying in. At the same time, people are increasingly seeking solutions, with data showing three in ten (30%) adults are now open to using weight loss medication to help regain confidence. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Searches for weight loss injection treatments like Mounjaro and Wegovy, were searched on Google in the UK more than 6.4million times last month alone. The nationwide survey of 1,000 adults was conducted by myBMI, a weight loss clinic built by medical specialists to give customers access to the most effective prescription weight loss treatments. John Campbell, prescribing pharmacist and weight loss expert at myBMI, said: 'This research highlights the wider impact weight-related issues are having on people's daily lives - not just from a health perspective, but socially and psychologically too. 'We're seeing a growing number of adults staying home more often due to low body confidence, which is also affecting their dating lives, social relationships and even drinking habits.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad John added: "As awareness around medical weight loss treatments grows, more people are now actively seeking support to address the underlying causes. 'At myBMI, all prescribing pharmacists are registered with the GpHC and specially trained to support patients at all stages of their weight loss journey. "Our goal is to ensure patients have safe, informed access to the most effective support available - helping them to take control of their health and regain confidence in their everyday lives.'
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
From pints to PJs: why more adults are choosing nights in over nights out
More than half of adults are staying in more often than they were two years ago Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A majority of adults are increasingly swapping nights on the town for quiet evenings in front of the TV, according to fascinating new research into the nation's social habits. The study, conducted by online weight loss clinic found more than half of people (56%) stay in more often now than they did two years ago, as trends switch amid a changing cultural and economic landscape. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Body image is a key factor, data shows, with over a third (37%) of adults admitting they avoid going out due to how they feel about their appearance. Weight loss injection terms searched in Google more than six million times in the UK in June The findings echo UK Parliament data which show 63.8% of UK adults are living with an unhealthy weight - one of the highest rates in Europe. With obesity classified by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a chronic and complex disease, the knock-on effect on self-esteem and social behaviour is becoming increasingly clear. As people retreat from social settings, the data reveals an impact on dating culture. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Over half (58%) of those surveyed say they feel pressure to look a certain way when socialising, while fewer than half (48%) report feeling confident when dating. These shifts are also reflected in changing lifestyle habits more broadly. More than half (55%) of adults say they are now drinking less than they were two years ago - a figure that's likely linked to a reduction in nights out and a preference for staying in. At the same time, people are increasingly seeking solutions, with data showing three in ten (30%) adults are now open to using weight loss medication to help regain confidence. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Searches for weight loss injection treatments like Mounjaro and Wegovy, were searched on Google in the UK more than 6.4million times last month alone. The nationwide survey of 1,000 adults was conducted by myBMI, a weight loss clinic built by medical specialists to give customers access to the most effective prescription weight loss treatments. John Campbell, prescribing pharmacist and weight loss expert at myBMI,said: 'This research highlights the wider impact weight-related issues are having on people's daily lives - not just from a health perspective, but socially and psychologically too. 'We're seeing a growing number of adults staying home more often due to low body confidence, which is also affecting their dating lives, social relationships and even drinking habits.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad John added: "As awareness around medical weight loss treatments grows, more people are now actively seeking support to address the underlying causes. 'At myBMI, all prescribing pharmacists are registered with the GpHC and specially trained to support patients at all stages of their weight loss journey. "Our goal is to ensure patients have safe, informed access to the most effective support available - helping them to take control of their health and regain confidence in their everyday lives.'
Associated Press
19-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Battery X Metals Announces Annual General Meeting Results, Corporate Awareness Agreement, and Initiative to Strengthen Financial Position
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / July 18, 2025 / Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXF)(FSE:5YW, WKN:A40X9W)('Battery X Metals' or the 'Company') an energy transition resource exploration and technology company, announces the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting ('AGSM') held on July 16, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business presented at the AGSM, as outlined in the proxy-related materials, including the Notice of Meeting and the Information Circular dated June 11, 2025 (the 'Information Circular'). These items included the election of directors, the appointment of the Company's auditor, the approval of the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, and the proposed share consolidation. A total of 15,447,811 common shares were represented at the meeting, representing 26.73% of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares as of the record date of the meeting (57,791,550). Results of Voting Following the AGSM, Mr. Dallas Pretty and Mr. John Campbell were elected as Directors of the Company. The Company also reappointed its current officers and confirmed the composition of its Audit and Governance Committees. For more information on the resolutions and full meeting materials, shareholders are encouraged to refer to the Information Circular available at the Company's profile on SEDAR+. Corporate Awareness Agreement The Company also announces that, effective July 17, 2025, it has entered into a service agreement (the 'Agreement') with Apollo Shareholder Relations Ltd. ('Apollo') to provide investor communications and marketing services for a period of four (4) months, commencing on or about August 1, 2025. Apollo is arm's length to the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Apollo will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive suite of services, including investor relations strategy, content creation, digital campaigns, social and community engagement, public relations, SEO and analytics, technology integration, compliance and governance, and training and support. The objective of the engagement is to enhance the Company's investor awareness and public profile within the Canadian and global capital markets. The Company has agreed to pay Apollo a total fee of CAD $35,000 (plus applicable taxes) for the four-month term, payable as follows: CAD $17,000 upon execution of the agreement and CAD $6,000 on the first day of each of the second, third, and fourth months of the term. No stock options are being granted to Apollo under the terms of the engagement. To the knowledge of the Company, at the time of entering into the agreement, Apollo and its principals, directly and indirectly hold 74,038 common shares of the Company. Contact: Jazz Chodak, Chief Revenue Officer, Apollo Shareholder Relations Ltd., 1395 Bear Mountain Parkway, Victoria, BC V9B 0E1, [email protected]. Proposed Debt Settlement The Company also announces that it intends to settle outstanding indebtedness in an aggregate amount of up to $550,000 (the 'Debt Settlement') owing to certain creditors of the Company. The Debt Settlement is anticipated to be satisfied through the following issuances: The securities issued under the Debt Settlement will be subject to a statutory hold period expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance. Closing of the Debt Settlement is expected to occur on or around July 28, 2025. Insiders may participate in the Debt Settlement and such participation may constitute a related party transaction under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ('MI61-101"). The Company intends to rely on exemptions from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements provided under subsections 5.5(a) and 5.7(a) of MI 61-101 on the basis that participation in the Debt Settlement by insiders will not exceed 25% of the fair market value of the Company's market capitalization. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the '1933 Act'), or under any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act and applicable state securities laws. About Battery X Metals Inc. Battery X Metals (CSE:BATX)(OTCQB:BATXF)(FSE:5YW, WKN:A40X9W) is an energy transition resource exploration and technology company committed to advancing domestic and critical battery metal resource exploration and developing next-generation proprietary technologies. Taking a diversified, 360° approach to the battery metals industry, the Company focuses on exploration, lifespan extension, and recycling of lithium-ion batteries and battery materials. For more information, visit On Behalf of the Board of Directors Massimo Bellini Bressi, Director For further information, please contact: Massimo Bellini Bressi Chief Executive Officer Email: [email protected] Tel: (604) 741-0444 Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding the Company's engagement of Apollo Shareholder Relations Ltd. and the results of such engagement, the proposed Debt Settlement, the terms of the Debt Settlement, and the expected closing date of the Debt Settlement. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions based on available information as of the date of this release. However, these statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk that the engagement with Apollo Shareholder Relations Ltd. is terminated prior to the completion of the contemplated services, that the Company may not complete the proposed Debt Settlement as expected or at all, and general economic, market, and regulatory conditions. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's filings on SEDAR+. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date hereof, and Battery X Metals disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise such statements, except as required by law. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. SOURCE: Battery X Metals press release
Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Starc rips through WI in day-night Test
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc produced a devastating opening spell as the West Indies were demolished for 27, the second-lowest score in Test history, to suffer a humiliating 176-run defeat on the third day of the third and final game at Sabina Park on Monday. West Indies also registered an unwanting record with most ducks in an innings (7) as John Campbell, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, and Jayden Seales made their wqay back to the pavilion withoput scoring. Out of 27 runs just 21 came off the bat with Justin Greaves scoring 11. Australia swept the series 3-0 after earlier victories in Barbados and Grenada to retain the Frank Worrell Trophy. Starc removed John Campbell, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Mikyle Louis and Shai Hope in 15 balls before tea, giving up just two runs in the process. Starc reached the landmark of 400 Test wickets and Scott Boland completed a hat-trick but the hosts just avoided New Zealand's record low of 26, set in 1955. "We didn't think things would start going our way with the ball today until the sun went down a bit," Starc said after collecting the player of the match and series awards. "But anyway our bowling attack has been pretty much on the money throughout the series," he added. West Indies captain Royston Chase warned his side must improve with the first of five T20 internationals on Monday. "Assessing this series is simple: the bowlers kept us in the contest and the batting let us down time after time," he said. "We need to put in some serious work on our batting moving forward if we really want to compete," he added. West Indies were set a victory target of 204 after the tourists lost their last four wickets within 45 minutes of the start of play to be dismissed for 121 in the second innings, their lowest Test innings total against the West Indies for 30 years. Alzarri Joseph led the effort with his best Test innings figures of five for 27 while Shamar Joseph claimed four for 34 to finish with 22 wickets in the series and go past the 50-wicket mark in Tests along the way. Everything else in the frenetic first session faded into irrelevance though in the face of Starc's wrecking ball-type performance as he reached the break with figures of five for six off five overs, finishing with six for nine when he bowled last man Jayden Seales half an hour into the second session to seal the win. In his 100th Test, the left-armer made up for a luckless first innings, when he picked up just one wicket, by dismissing John Campbell with the first ball of the second innings and adding two more victims - debutant Kevlon Anderson and Brandon King off successive balls -- before the opening over was completed. Starc's 400th wicket came at the start of his third over when the other opener, Mikyle Louis, was palpably leg-before. At that stage, the West Indies were five for four and Starc boasted the astonishing figures of four wickets for no runs. The 35-year-old eventually conceded two runs via the outside edge of Shai Hope's bat but then promptly trapped the same batsman lbw for his fifth wicket. He had taken just 15 deliveries, the fewest ever in Test history, to complete a five-wicket haul. Skipper Chase was then caught behind off Josh Hazlewood to make the score an eye-popping 11 for six. Boland then stole the honours at the start of the second session when he dismissed Justin Greaves, Shamar Joseph and Jomel Warrican off successive deliveries to complete the rare feat of a Test hat-trick. "I was a bit nervous bowling that last ball (to Jomel Warrican)," Boland said. "I was just trying to concentrate and keep bowling balls in good areas," he added. Australia were without first-choice wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who suffered a concussion when hit on the helmet by Alzarri Joseph late on day two. Josh Inglis replaced him behind the stumps.
South Wales Guardian
15-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Mitchell Starc leads the onslaught as West Indies are skittled for just 27
The West Indies' total was the second lowest in Test history, eclipsed only by New Zealand's 26 against England in 1955, and easily beat their own worst total of 47, also against England in 2004. At one point the hosts languished on nought for three and their innings included a record seven ducks. They lost the contest in Kingston by 176 runs. Absolutely gutted by today's result.#WIvAUS | #FullAhEnergy — Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 14, 2025 Starc made a stunning start, removing John Campbell, Kevlon Anderson, Brandon King, Mikyle Louis and Shai Hope in 15 balls, giving up just two runs in the process. His lbw against Louis also brought up his 400th Test wicket, making him only the fourth Australian to achieve the feat, in his 100th Test. The Windies teetered to 22 for six at tea but Australia continued to show no mercy after the break and Scott Boland reeled off a hat-trick to leave the home team staring at an embarrassing finish. Justin Greaves top-scored for the Windies on just 11, with leg byes (six) their second top scorer. Starc – who wrapped up the contest by bowling Jayden Seales – finished with six wickets for nine runs from 7.3 overs. Boland's figures were three for two. Prior to Starc's heroics, the previous best five-wicket haul was from his fellow Australian Ernie Toshack, who took five wickets in 19 balls against India in 1947.
