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In the past 12 months, 2.3 million men in the UK have had panic attacks as a direct result of money worries

Recent research from Yolt, the award-winning smart money app reveals that 2.3 million men in the UK have had panic attacks as a direct result of money worries – equating to nearly 10% of the male population. On top of this, one out of seven (14%) men said they had been unable to sleep due to money worries, and over one in ten (12%) said they ignored their finances because it made them feel anxious or depressed. Pauline van Brakel, Chief Product Officer at Yolt, comments , “Money can often be a source of stress for many and is likely to have been even more so during the pandemic and the economic uncertainty brought with it. These findings around people feeling overwhelmed by money worries are concerning. If you are struggling with your mental health, there are lots of additional resources available to help which you can access online, and I would urge you to find the one that’s right for you. “When it comes to money management there are a few small changes you can make to feel more positive about it and my five top tips are below.”

Top Tips for Money Management

1. Talking to friends or family about money is often more helpful than we might think. 2. Set a finite budget and stick to it. Track your spending to make sure that you don’t exceed this limit. 3. Spend smart by shopping around for the best deals, and keep an eye out for money saving offers wherever possible 4. Try to keep your savings and spending money separate from each other. This will ensure you don’t unintentionally dip into your savings, and also allows you to see the progress you are making in reaching your savings goals. 5. Always remember, that any saving, no matter how big or small, is a positive step and something you should feel proud of and celebrate. New research released by Kyero. com, indicates that interest in overseas property in Europe is set to surge despite the ongoing uncertainty regarding foreign travel, with almost 40% of buyers now actively viewing or planning viewings abroad. The research, which involved over 2,500 overseas buyers, found that Spain remains by far the most popular destination for British overseas home buyers, with 90% of all those polled looking to buy in the country. 50% are looking to make the move overseas within the next three months to a year, and a further fifth (19%) stated that they wish to move ‘as soon as possible’. Martin Dell, Founder of Kyero.com Demand for says: “Now that lockdown is lifting and overseas travel for reasons overseas properties relating to property is becoming possible, we’re seeing a tsunami in Europe set to of pent-up plans being put into action. 52% more people searched soar as lifting of lockdown prompts online for homes in Europe in the first three months of 2021 compared to the previous quarter, and now that people can start turning those dreams into reality, viewings surge we’re expecting to see a lot of transactions take place in 2021.

Ditching ageist and ableist stereotypes at work could pay dividends, new report argues

A recent report launched by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) highlights how pervasive ageism and ableism in the workplace are still locking far too many people out of work as they age, costing not only individuals but employers and the economy. ILC, the UK’s specialist think tank on the impact of longevity on society, argues that employers need to urgently tackle ageism at work, ensure better access to training and support employees’ health to remain competitive in the post-pandemic recovery. Interviews analysed as part of the research reveal that employers and older workers often see training and professional development as more relevant for younger people. Despite formally embracing equality, managers still commonly speak in ageist and ableist terms about older workers being less motivated or less able to undertake training and professional development. And these age norms are often also internalised by older workers themselves, with many saying they are “too old” for training and/or promotion and that they should leave that “to the younger ones”. Similarly, the research highlights that internalised ageism and ableism prevents some employees from seeking health support, which may worsen conditions and lead to early retirement. Previous research by ILC has highlighted that in the UK, about a million people aged between 50 and 64 are forced out of the workforce early as a result of health or care needs or caring for a loved one. COVID-19 has further exacerbated these trends. While employment participation of older workers had been continually growing pre-pandemic, trends have reversed as the oldest and youngest workers have been hardest hit by the economic fallout caused by the pandemic.

BHF-funded researcher Dr Joseph Boyle is studying how to protect blood vessels from damage that could lead to a heart attack.

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