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Talk of energy has been storming the headlines recently. A long, cold winter is approaching and prices are soaring, due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict... Russia has long been Europe's main energy supplier, but reducing dependence on Russian energy has now become critical, with many countries putting sanctions or boycotts in place. Meanwhile Russia stands accused of sabotaging gas pipelines which lead to the EU. In addition to a geopolitical crisis, Europe is now experiencing an energy crisis marked by the increase in the price of gas. In an attempt to solve this problem, the United States has proposed a solution, in the form of liquefied natural gas. What's special about this gas? And why are we talking about it now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Is binge drinking over in the UK?⁠ ⁠How can I improve my posture in the office?⁠ ⁠Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's back to school! Do You Really Know is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! With many types of personal goals, actually doing the task is only part of the battle. Being mentally prepared is also hugely important and can sometimes be overlooked. Sports and exercise are no exception. Consistently training and staying on top of your progress is crucial inimproving at a sport and as an athlete. But just training non-stop physically isn't actually enough. Your head also needs to be in the game, so that you can show resilience when things get more challenging.  What can you do to become mentally prepared? How can athletes deal with stress? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠ ⁠How often should you wash your bedsheets?⁠ ⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to health, it's clear that gender differences play a significant role. It's now recognized that the occurrence of diseases, their onset age, symptoms, severity, and even responses to medications differ between men and women. The question of whether men and women perceive pain differently has been a topic of scientific discourse for quite some time. It's an important matter too, as it could influence whether treatments should be tailored based on gender. For now, current studies haven't been able to definitively settle the debate. Is there anything we do know for sure already? Are there other theories out there on gender-based pain perception? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is there any truth that lemon water is good for you ?⁠ ⁠Why do we get great ideas in the shower?⁠ ⁠Should I cut the electricity at home during a storm?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 22/11/2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the UK, owning a home is still seen as a key sign of financial stability. For many, it means security against life's uncertainties - job loss, illness, or income drops and a way to build long-term wealth instead of paying rent. Today, according to the comparison site Finder the average age of a first-time buyer is just under 34. In London, it's closer to 35. That's several years older than in the 1990s, when most first-time buyers were in their late twenties. So why has it become so complicated to buy now? What about young people specifically? So, is it still possible for young people in the UK to become homeowners?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK? Why are so many young people suffering from financial dysmorphia? Do you know about home design maximalism? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to what counts as being unfaithful in a relationship, everyone has their own definition. Some might say that only physical contact with another person is cheating, whereas others will argue that even a mildly flirtatious conversation is unacceptable. That's where the concept of micro-cheating comes into play. Micro cheating refers to seemingly minor actions that suggest a person is emotionally or physically invested in someone outside of their relationship. Where it gets tricky is that micro cheating can take many different subtle forms, and each person's definition is likely to vary. Depending on your intentions, it could be giving your number to someone you find attractive for example. Are there other examples? What are the telltale signs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How to exercise safely when the weather is cold?⁠ ⁠How can I take part in Giving Tuesday?⁠ ⁠Why do people R-bomb in the dating world?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleepwalking is a disorder that comes on during the deep sleep phase, from one to three hours after falling asleep. Episodes can last from 5 to 30 minutes and despite the condition's name, they don't always involve walking. Often people just rub their eyes, sit up on their bed or talk in their sleep.  According to the NHS, one in five children will sleepwalk at least once in their life. Meanwhile, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that prevalence in adults is up to 4%. So it's clearly more common in kids than in adults, and most kids tend to grow out of it when they hit their teens. Bear in mind a tendency to sleepwalk can be inherited. Is it a common disorder? How on earth am I as an adult going to realise if I sleepwalk? How responsible are we for our actions when sleepwalking? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is it so important that the ozone layer heals?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why has the Doomsday Clock moved 10 seconds closer to midnight?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast : 6/5/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The subject of today's episode is something that's happened to many of us. You meet someone special, start spending a lot of time together and gradually fall in love. You go out for romantic dinners, you order takeout and watch Netflix on the couch. You're so caught up feeling happy and comfortable with your partner, that you don't worry too much about your appearance. Research has suggested that relationship weight gain is a real thing. A 2013 survey by Diet Chef found that over 60% of us put on weight when in a comfortable relationship. SON - augmentation It's not just because we eat more or exercise less. There are actually several factors that can contribute to the phenomenon What happened ? What are the best ways of preventing or reversing relationship weight gain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠ ⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠ ⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friendship is often said to be eternal, to withstand the test of time and distance. We expect friends to accept everything about us, but it's not always that simple. Just like any relationship, they can become complicated and sometimes toxic. Not all friendships are always worth keeping, and certain signs can indicate when one is nearing its end. Friendships should be a source of joy, support, and personal growth. In a healthy friendship, both parties feel valued and respected. What does constitute a healthy friendship? Are there certain criteria that give away when a friendship is dysfunctional? What should I do if I realise a friendship is complicated and leaving me drained? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How do you build up your brain power?⁠ ⁠Which flights are most likely to be hit by turbulence?⁠ ⁠Which clothes help us sleep best?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 9/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a number of years now, our smartphones have played a central role in many aspects of our lives, from work to personal relationships to entertainment. There's a close and sometimes addictive connection.  Just think of doomscrolling for example, which is a phenomenon we've discussed in the past on Do You Really Know. It's a form of behaviour which sees us compulsively scrolling through depressing content on social media platforms like Instagram or TikTok. It can easily end up draining us, leaving us feeling unfulfilled and possibly leading to anxiety or exhaustion.  How can I recognise if I'm addicted to my smartphone? What about at other times of the day? What's the best way to get started? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠ ⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠ ⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 12/1/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not everyone has the same relationship with social contact. Introverts, for example, recharge by spending time alone. Meanwhile extroverts get their energy from being around other people. But here's the thing: being introverted or enjoying solitude isn't the same as being lonely. Loneliness can actually become painful, and even harmful, when it drags on for too long. What happens when loneliness becomes chronic then? How does that work then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Do our brains really tell the whole story about us? What does eating junk food do to our brains? Do our brains really tell the whole story about us? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're standing or sitting perfectly still, but yet you feel like everything is spinning around you, as if you were on a theme park ride. You've been getting nausea and throwing up too. Well, the chances are you're suffering from vertigo.  According to the NHS: "Vertigo can also feel like you're being pulled, tilted, or pushed to one side…[and is] often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, problems with balance, or difficulty moving." The causes can be varied, but generally speaking, vertigo is a balance disorder. Our balance system relies on information from many different organs and tissues within the body, including the eyes and ears for example. Do we know what causes vertigo? Is having true vertigo serious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making a slip-up at work might not seem like a big deal most of the time, but on occasion it can lead to disappointment and frustration. And no matter how careful we try to be, all it takes is a moment of distraction or a misunderstanding, and boom – mistake made.  The thing is it happens to all of us, every day. Posting on Linkedin in 2016, Leading Edge Safety Systems CEO Graham Edkins wrote that “regardless of the activity or task being conducted, humans make between 3-6 errors per hour.”  What's the best way to deal with all these mistakes then? What do the other two As stand for then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠ ⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠ ⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 9/2/2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever strolled down the dairy aisle of your local grocery store, chances are you've come across these little tubs of Icelandic goodness. Skyr yoghurt has really grown in popularity in the last five to ten years. But is it really as healthy as it's touted to be, or is its reputation down to marketing hype?  It's a traditional Icelandic yogurt, which is said to have been brought to Iceland by the Vikings when they settled there over a thousand years ago. It's marketed as a yoghurt, but is in fact technically a soft cheese. Skyr's uniqueness lies in its manufacturing process, which gives it that thick and creamy texture, similar to fresh cheese. How did it become so popular? What are the nutritional qualities of skyr? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠ ⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠ ⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 15/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the warmer weather that summer brings, it's especially important to be aware of the best techniques for freezing food before it goes bad. This ensures food safety and minimises waste. Furthermore, proper freezing techniques help preserve the taste, texture, and nutritional value of the food. You might think it's as simple as bunging something in the freezer and leaving it there for as long as you want, but actually there are a number of finer points to bear in mind, which many people are unaware of. Fear not though, as usual we've got you covered. Get ready to beat the heat and become a food freezing expert. Let's jump right in! Is it OK to freeze something that has already thawed ? What's the ideal temperature for maintaining a freezer ? Are there any food items that are not suitable for freezing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do women live longer than men?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does money really make us happy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 19/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As much as society might tell us the opposite, sex isn't actually always about pleasure. And that's especially true for men affected by the condition we're going to talk about today. It's known as postorgasmic illness syndrome, or POIS for short, and it's considered a rare disease. According to a review published in Sexual Medicine Reviews journal in 2018, there were only 50 recorded diagnoses, but a more recent article on MedPagetoday.com suggests it may actually be more common than we think, and simply underreported. Let's delve a little deeper. What kind of symptoms do those men get? Do we know what causes it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How has Taylor Swift changed USA?⁠ ⁠What is the triangular theory of love?⁠ Where does the old cat lady stereotype come from? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/4/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is a tumour? The word tumour comes directly from the Latin word for “swelling”. A tumour appears when a group of cells multiply and form a mass. Even though some tumours are malignant, or cancerous, most are actually benign, or non-cancerous. When normal cells multiply and remain localized, there's nothing to worry about. These can be, for example, moles or warts. Can benign tumours develop anywhere in the body? What about malignant ones? How do you diagnose a malignant tumour? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is intersectionality?⁠ ⁠What is Galentine's Day?⁠ ⁠What is Pokémon?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/2/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea that light-colored eyes are generally more fragile is pretty widespread. They're less resistant to sunlight and require more protection. According to Medical News Today, it's estimated that around 8-10% of people in the world have blue eyes. When our eyes are open, rays of light pass through the pupil, the black opening in the center of the iris. As you may know, the pupil dilates when it's dark and contracts in bright light. When light rays strike the retina, they're captured by photoreceptor cells like rod cells, which are involved in night vision and cone cells that enable color vision, among other things. What's the function of the iris ? Is sunlight dangerous for the eyes? Is wearing sunglasses enough to protect my eyes ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the olive theory from Tiktok?⁠ ⁠How does the vagus nerve affect your health?⁠ ⁠What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?⁠ A podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 24/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During winter, we tend to huddle indoors in an understandable bid to stay warm. But while this makes for a cosy setting, it also becomes a major breeding ground for virus transmission. The dry air in offices, public transport and our homes can strip the moisture from our nasal passages, leaving us more susceptible to infections. The nose, mouth, and eyes serve as the primary gateways for viruses to enter the body. Unlike bacteria, which can be effectively combated with antibiotics, viruses thrive due to how hey siphon energy from host cells. When our initial immune response falls short, viruses infiltrate our bodies while our white blood cells kick into gear, producing antibodies. Do antibodies always do the trick? What about stomach bugs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠ ⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠ ⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 7/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to UK charity The Men's Health Forum, two thirds of all men are affected by male pattern baldness in their lifetime. That won't be a surprise to anyone, but would you have guessed that an estimated 50% of women also experience noticeable hair loss according to the Cleveland Clinic. We actually have around 100,000 hair follicles on our head, of which we lose between 50 and 100 every day, completely naturally. Hair loss isn't usually any cause for real concern on its own, but of course it can be caused by cancer treatment. Even if a person's health isn't affected by their hair loss, It can still be an upsetting experience. Some types of hair loss are temporary. This can happen when a person has an iron deficiency, is stressed or loses weight suddenly due to a restrictive diet for example. Isn't hair loss mostly hereditary? Are there any ways of stopping it? What about hair transplants? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠ ⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠ ⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 24/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of living crisis has seen food prices increase by as much as 65% according to the Office for National Statistics meaning that the average British household spends an extra £600 pounds a year on food. But considering that there is also about 4.5 million tonnes of food waste annually the possibility of reducing wasted food as well as bills has never been more needed. Reducing your bill at the checkout comes down largely to planning. Getting organised about how, when and where you buy your food as well as how you store and cook it is essential. For starters buying in bulk can really reduce costs. How can I reduce the amount I spend on food? How can I reduce my food waste? How can technology help? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠ ⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠ ⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 08/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all experienced it: the sudden urge to pee when it's cold is a common thing. This connection was supposedly discovered by Austrian physician Alfred Adler back in 1918. His experiment involved injecting cold water into a bladder to see how the body reacts. You might think it caused the kidneys to contract, but that's not the case... What did Adler discover then? Are there other factors explaining the link between the bladder and cold? What can you do if you struggle to hold it in? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the influence of the God complex in the workplace?⁠ ⁠Why is panto a Christmas tradition in the UK?⁠ ⁠Why are some kinds of fruit not considered vegan?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 17/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here at Do You Really Know, we've talked over and over again about the importance of getting good quality sleep. So of course, you don't want your evening meal to disrupt it, and that's a cause of uncertainty for many people. Bear in mind that to drift off to sleep, your body temperature needs to gradually drop. Given that digestion tends to raise our body temperature, that poses quite the conundrum. Now, the richer the meal or the heavier the food you eat, the longer it takes to be digested, which can lead to discomfort like reflux, heaviness, or bloating. I've often heard that a light dinner is best - is that a good starting point? So what kind of foods should we be aiming for then? What about drinks then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could the five-minute coffee check-in save your relationship?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is quiet hiring?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the three types of female orgasm?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caffè sospeso literally translates to English as a ‘suspended coffee'. It's an Italian tradition whereby cafe customers pay for an extra coffee that will be put aside, for a poor person to claim at a later time. The caffè sospeso idea can be extended to other types of food, and it's seen a revival in popularity during the Covid-19 pandemic. It's believed the caffè sospeso tradition was born in Naples' historic Gambrinus café, around the start of the 20th century. Is it only the Italians who are big on solidarity then? And how do we know for sure that what we pay forward actually gets given out to a person in need? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Do anti-anxiety patches really work?⁠ ⁠What are Incels?⁠ ⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First brodcast: 20/08/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The term goose bumps appeared way back in the 17th century, and describes the well-known phenomenon which shows up when we're cold, scared or simply feeling strong emotions. For example, going out underdressed in winter, hearing the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard, or watching a horror film. Yes, indeed it can seem rather odd, but just like everything our bodies do, there's a very logical explanation as to why they exist. Goosebumps are caused by the contraction of small muscles which are attached to our hair follicles. When that happens, hairs on our bodies are forced up, standing on their ends. The reflex is also known as piloerection. It makes our skin look like poultry, doesn't it? What about these days? Can we control when goosebumps appear? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Can I prevent hair loss?⁠ ⁠Is using deodorant safe?⁠ ⁠What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the UK you can only buy vapes or e-cigarettes if you are over 18, but the bright packaging, fruit flavors and affordable prices attracts teenagers who often use disposable single-use products like Elf and Geek bars. Now campaigners are calling for tighter restrictions on vapes to bring them more into line with cigarettes. The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents councils in England, is asking for vapes to adhere to the same rules as cigarettes. This would mean they would have to be sold in plain packaging and kept out of reach and sight of children behind shop counters. While the charity, Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) is also calling for a £4 tax on single disposable vapes to be added on top of the usual £4.99 price. What would this change for vapes? Are vapes harmful? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?⁠ ⁠Why do we cross our fingers to wish for luck?⁠ ⁠Which conspiracy theories were actually true?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 28/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since October 7, 2023, Israel has waged an unprecedented offensive on Gaza. What began as retaliation against Hamas attacks has escalated into relentless violence. According to Statista, by July 30, 2025, more than 60,000 Palestinians had been killed by Israeli bombardments, including over 18,000 children. As early as November 2023, UN rapporteurs, NGOs, and lawyers warned that Israel's actions amounted to genocide, an accusation Israel and its allies reject. What does the term genocide mean? How does international law define genocide? Do these criteria apply to Gaza? Who can prosecute genocide? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why is Israel going through a major political crisis? ⁠What is EU law primacy? What is the US Supreme Court? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eating raw fish like sushi and sashimi has never been more popular, whether that's in restaurants or on supermarket shelves. The good news is that such dishes are rich in fatty acids and vitamins from the A, D, and E groups, which brings a host of health benefits. But on the flipside, they can also be sources of contamination. It's mostly down to improper handling and storage at seafood markets, or cross-contamination. Some fish caught from polluted waters may contain toxins. It's important to know that raw fish can carry parasites. What kind of contamination? What are the parasites that can contaminate fish? How can I avoid getting contaminated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do we get nightmares?⁠ ⁠Has the climate breakdown really begun?⁠ ⁠What is a frenemy?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a YouGov study from 2022, 20% of Brits sleep naked. Men are actually more likely to do so than women, with a rate of 25% compared to 15%. And those who do so tend to talk up the health benefits. For example, science suggests that sleeping naked might help regulate your body temperature more effectively. Our bodies naturally fluctuate throughout the night, and wearing heavy pajamas can interfere with this process. What are the other advantages? Won't I get cold if I sleep naked? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠ ⁠What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?⁠ ⁠How can I stop smoking?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/9/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this day and age, we barely have time to be bored, what with the endless stream of notifications coming from our smartphones, music, TV shows, games, work and social media all demanding our attention around the clock.  Our brains have become addicted to constant stimulation. And as a result, doing nothing has become almost unbearable. But there are actually benefits to getting bored, which is what we're going to talk about today. Why do we so hate being bored? If it's so unpleasant then, why should we let ourselves get bored? What's the “right” way of getting bored then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why do we get great ideas in the shower? What is a bore-out? ⁠Why don't prices fall when inflation slows?⁠⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to Dr Yasemin Didem Aktas, deputy academic director of the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings (UKCMB), “Mould is everywhere, all the time,” this is because the UK is a pretty wet country and so some level of mould, particularly in damp places like bathrooms or windows is to be expected. However it is how we manage the mould and prevent it building up into dangerous levels that is important. If you notice patches of mould on walls or ceilings then it's time to do something to stop spores spreading in the air. When is there too much? Why is mould bad for your health? How can I treat mould? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠ ⁠What is BookTok?⁠ ⁠What is the romance gap?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 14/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the course of our lifetime, we around 34,000 litres of urine, according to Business Insider. Urine evacuates the nitrogen-containing waste produced by the organs and expelled into the blood, like urea and uric acid for example. It's also made up of water and mineral salts. It tends to be a clear shade of yellow, ranging from pale to dark at different times of the day. Nevertheless, our pee can come in as many as ten different shades, which can on occasion lead to unpleasant surprises when going to the bathroom. Some are due to what we eat and drink, while others are caused by health conditions like urinary infections, diabetes or kidney stones. As we approach World Kidney Day, which falls on 9th March every year, let's take a moment to go through all those various colours and what they may mean from a health perspective. To start out, why is it yellow most of the time? What are the oddest colours urine can take on? What if the colour doesn't go back to normal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?⁠ ⁠Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?⁠ ⁠Why do we hiccup?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 6/3/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016, researchers in Vancouver, Canada observed an unprecedented phenomenon: an 87-year-old patient died while undergoing an MRI scan. It was the first ever recording of the brain activity of a human being at the moment of death. After all, death is a topic that remains shrouded in mystery. What are the physical stages of death then? Does the body really shut down all at once then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Do I really need to flush toxins out of my body? How can I limit the effects of sugar on my health? Which cooking method is the healthiest? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever noticed how revisiting films from your childhood, listening to old tunes, or flipping through cherished books can bring on a certain sense of solace. Your past is intricately woven into your present; it shapes who you are and influences the person you go on to become. With its comforting embrace of fond memories, nostalgia seems to breathe new life into past moments, giving us a boost. What actually happens in our brains when we get nostalgic then? Is nostalgia always good for us then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How has Taylor Swift changed USA?⁠ ⁠What is the triangular theory of love?⁠ Where does the old cat lady stereotype come from? First Broadcast: 18/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nipples are an erogenous zone for many people. But as it turns out, having them touched can bring on a whole other kind of feeling for others. The so-called sad nipple syndrome has been discussed more openly on Reddit and Tiktok in the last few years, raising awareness. But it still remains somewhat of a mystery. It refers to a wave of negative emotions on a person when their nipples are touched, or come into contact with clothing that's too tight. It seems to be more common in women, but there have been cases of men being affected too. A wide range of emotions have been noted: deep sadness, jealousy, nostalgia or irritability, to name a few. What kind of negative emotions are we talking about? Is there a scientific explanation behind sad nipple syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why is my circadian rhythm so important?⁠ ⁠Why do we enjoy being scared?⁠ ⁠What is an oil shock?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 29/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It doesn't take a genius to realise that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the relationship many white-collar employees have with work. And that's particularly true when it comes to remote work; which some of them now see as a non-negotiable. And a lot of other employees have made it clear they don't want to return to full-time office life. Nevertheless, many CEOs were keen to get their staff back into the office once the pandemic started to ease. Some companies ended up coming to hybrid arrangements as a kind of compromise. That's still not enough for some though and it has led to signs of retaliation, in the form of trends like quiet quitting or “act your wage” which we've talked about in past episodes of Do You Really Know?. Today, we're talking about coffee badging specifically, which is a kind of hack employees are using to fulfil office day mandates without actually spending too much time in the office. What does the “badge” part mean? And is it a positive thing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠ ⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠ ⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 11/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An IPSOS study from late 2020 found that 45% of people across the world were trying to lose weight at the time. In many cases, losing weight is beneficial for health, but a lot of the time, people want to achieve unrealistic body images which are projected by the media as being ideal. Of course, a popular way of doing so is by dieting, but the subject of today's episode is pretty much the opposite of a traditional diet. Advocates of intuitive eating say that not only are diets not necessarily effective, but they also promote a complex and sometimes unhealthy relationship with food. Where does the term come from? Isn't it normal to eat when hungry? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What does eating junk food do to our brains? Is eating bread actually bad for you? What is binge eating disorder? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : november 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House hushing is a decluttering method that aims to create peaceful spaces in your home by reducing visual noise. Visual noise refers to anything excessive, jarring, or inharmonious in your environment, such as clutter, mismatched colors, or loud patterns. According to interiors blogger Myquillin Smith of The Nester, "Everything in your room has a voice… taking up visual, physical and even emotional space. Quieting your space removes all those voices in a room at once." Why is house hushing beneficial? And how do you hush a house? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do my eyelids twitch when I'm tired?⁠ ⁠Is sleeping naked good for you?⁠ ⁠Do anti-anxiety patches really work?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 28/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're like many people, you probably want to save more money but hate the idea of budgeting. Maybe you don't like tracking every single expense or feeling restricted by spending categories. Maybe you just want a simple and flexible way to manage your money without too much hassle. That's where the 80/20 method comes in. Also known as the anti-budget or the “pay yourself first” budget, it's a simple approach to saving money that doesn't require a lot of maths or planning. It works by dividing your take-home income into two parts: 20% for savings and 80% for spending. How does the 80/20 method work? Why should I use the 80/20 method? How can I use the 80/20 method? What are some drawbacks of the 80/20 method? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What are the four types of attachment in our relationships?⁠ ⁠Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?⁠ ⁠What is the snowball method of paying back debt?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 30/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may remember hearing about ancient Greek hero Ulysses in school lessons. He's the central character in Homer's Odyssey. As legend goes, after fighting for a decade in the Trojan war, Ulysses wandered the world for another 10 years to get back home to his wife and son. On his enforced travels, Ulysses suffered danger, adversity and loneliness throughout. Spanish psychiatrist Joseba Achotegui saw similarities in the plight of modern-day migrants. In 2003, he came up with the term ‘Ulysses Syndrome', to describe the negative feelings that such scenarios can bring on. These ordinary people often have no choice but to behave like heroes. What type of people are affected by Ulysses Syndrome? How is migration linked to Ulysses Syndrome? What are the symptoms of Ulysses Syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort?⁠ ⁠What is Truth Social?⁠ ⁠What is the Karpman drama triangle?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 9/11/2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's becoming a more common topic of discussion. According to BUPA.co.uk, “around one in every 10 older children and adults are thought to have lactose intolerance”. It might be thought of as a disease by some, but in fact it's quite the opposite. Lactose intolerance is due to a natural process, which sees people's bodies produce less of an enzyme called lactase as they age. Lactose is a natural sugar found in all mammalian milks, including cow's, sheep's, mare's, and even human breast milk. It's made up of galactose and glucose, two types of simple sugars. What's the difference between lactose and lactase then? Do lactose intolerant people have to stop consuming all dairy products to avoid symptoms then? How can you determine if you have lactose intolerance? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is there really such a thing as love at first sight?⁠ ⁠Which foods can hurt your libido?⁠ ⁠How do I know if I sleepwalk?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 17/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a grafter or hustler is often portrayed in a positive light when it comes to the world of work. But there are a host of negative consequences that can arise when a person becomes a workaholic. The term was invented by American psychologist Wayne Oates back in 1971. Oates said workaholics had “an uncontrollable need to work incessantly”, and called it an addiction. It's a real mental health condition, and like with other addictions, it manifests as the inability to stop doing something. So it basically means working really long hours, does it? Who is most likely to become a workaholic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do dogs often look like their owners?⁠ ⁠How can I free myself from negative thoughts?⁠ ⁠Is intermittent fasting good for your health?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 1/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snacking is a bad habit that can have a significant impact on your weight and health in the long term. It can be tricky to beat, so here are our top tips to stop snacking during the day. When the body is in need of energy, it asks for fuel to function, which is totally natural. But you may then want to ask yourself why it didn't get enough energy from your last meal.  Why do we sometimes feel like we need to snack? How can we resist those urges then? Should you eat more during meals? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why do our stomachs rumble?⁠ ⁠Why does hair turn grey?⁠ ⁠What does it mean to be a seenager?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 20/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices