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| Pill maths - the complicated assessment of amount of hours forgotten vs day in menstrual cycle vs level of rip-roaring pregnancy terror; the conclusion of which often dictates whether we are actually going to have sex this weekend - could be over for good. No, really! Forget your probability sums, forget that all-encompassing doubt and regret that occurs the second you're due a period and know that you might have missed a pill somewhere in the middle of week two. Soon, even the idea of remembering to take a tiny pill every single day will be an old wives' tale, literally. Because, ladies, contraception could be going digital. The Gates' Foundation has launched a new project looking at innovative ways to deliver drugs into the body - and, from 2018, when the product could potentially reach the market, our 21 pills could be replaced by one Super Smart chip which lasts for 16 years (but can be stopped at any time) and responds to a remote wireless signal should doctors wish to alter or stop the treatment. So simple! But wait…we've spotted a few potential downsides. As if we don't worry about it enough, there's a chance that this new device could leave our ovaries vulnerable to hacking. The FDA issued a warning, saying that remote-controlled devices are susceptible to hackers, and that remote-controlled drug delivery could present a dangerous new line of attack if manufacturers do not take proper precautions - making it, to put it lightly, considerably less desirable. So, would you give it a go when the time comes? |
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| - Zoë Beaty, Senior Features Writer & Junior Commissioning Editor |
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 | | | Sometimes when it comes to cash we need to give ourselves a stern talking to. Those spending habits we've become oblivious to are costing us that deposit on a house and getting in the way of paying off that university overdraft that's still kicking about. So, here are 5 simple ways to save dosh and curb those naughty spending habits. We're starting today! 1. Packed lunches: Leftovers from last night or freshly made salads - whatever you can muster is better than the £7 a day you are spending on Pret. Put down the gourmet wrap and you can save yourself about £1,820 a year! 2. Weekly allowance: Cold hard cash in your hand feels more real than the casual tapping of your debit card. Budget how much you can spend per week and get it out at the cash point. It'll help you see how much you're really spending (and it's way harder to part with). 3. Don't hide from your cash: Aside from being insanely stressful, hiding from the reality of your money is never a good idea. Use Internet banking, download your banks mobile app and make a trusty spreadsheet for your outgoings, incomings and what you spend each month. Faced with the reality you can work out what you can sacrifice and if you REALLY need that daily Frappuccino? (get one FREE in this week's magazine instead!) 4. Get talking money: Forget about cash being a taboo subject. You don't have to know everyone's annual salary but getting advice from everyone from your parents and friends to the finance guy at work will give you a broader understanding of money and will lead to you making better financial decisions in the future. 5. Remember the 50-30-20 rule: It's recommended that you should split your monthly income into this ratio: 50% should go on 'essentials' – like rent, 30% should be spent on 'lifestyle' aka- fun! And the final 20% should be squirreled away for the 'future' whether that's saving for a deposit on a house or a potential business venture you'll always need some spends to fall back on. | | | - Holly Peacock, Community Editor | | |
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