Do you really know?

Throughout our lives, we meet new people at school, at work or through our hobbies. Some remain acquaintances, while others become close friends. Now, maintaining those relationships isn't always easy, but evidence has shown just how important having friends can be, given that loneliness can affect both our happiness and health. What role do friends play in our happiness levels then? Does that mean we need lots of friends? But are many people affected? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why do friend breakups hurt so much? How is catch-up culture ruining our friendships? Why do our friendships last seven years? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spend over a third of our lives sleeping. It allows our mind and body to recharge, which is vital for a number of reasons. It helps our immune system to ward off diseases, and the brain to function properly. And yet as many as 16 million adults in the UK suffer from sleepless nights, according to estimates from the Office for National Statistics. You may have noticed that your own optimal sleep duration is different from that of other people you know well, like family members or friends. But some things are common to all of us, like the regularity and quality of sleep in particular, which are very important pillars in reaping the benefits of good sleep. What are the health risks if you don't sleep enough? What's the minimal advised length of sleep? Why do some people need more sleep than others then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Extinction Rebellion ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could I save more money by cash stuffing?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snus originally comes from Sweden, but is also consumed a lot in other Nordic countries like Denmark and Norway, as well as the United States. It's made headlines in the last few months, with young people using it more and more.  The latest media discussions have centred on a number of Premier League footballers being spotted using snus on camera. It's a semi-legal cigarette alternative, which comes in the form of a small moist pouch of powdered tobacco, a little like a teabag. Is snus safe to use ? What is the legal status of snus in the UK? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why can't Royals take selfies ?⁠ ⁠How can I beat my work addiction?⁠ ⁠How is AI being used in the legal system?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 2023-05-03 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be embarrassing when your stomach rumbles in public, but it's a totally natural bodily function. The scientific name for those rumbles or growls is borborygmi, a term invented by the ancient Greeks. We tend to associate stomach rumbles with hunger, but that's not totally true. In reality, our stomachs rumble regularly, whether we're hungry or not. It's just that when the stomach is empty, the noise becomes louder. That's because when the stomach is full, its contents muffle the sounds. What actually causes the rumblings? Can certain factors increase stomach rumbling? Should I be worried if the rumblings are intense? 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: 19/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since they were first introduced in the United States in 1973, barcodes have been part of our everyday consumer lives. They helped stores around the world transition to digital, but their days are numbered.  That's right, traditional barcodes are due to be gradually replaced by 2D versions as part of a worldwide initiative called Sunrise 2027. It's led by GS1, the nonprofit standards organization that oversees the barcode industry. How do barcodes actually work? What's the difference between barcodes and QR codes? Will it change consumption habits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Why do we get addicted to social media?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the dangers of using Botox?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is stealth wealth?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greying hair can be triggered for a number of reasons, genetics; some people's hair turns grey earlier than others. Stress, a recent study in mice showed that stress can cause stem cells to leave the hair follicle and migrate to other parts of the body, leaving no cells to produce melanin. Some Illnesses like thyroid disease and of course ageing. But could the days of grey hair be over? Possibly. A new study conducted by scientists from New York University Grossman School of Medicine have discovered why hair turns grey and how to stop it happening. Well at least in mice.  What are the cells that produce hair colour and how do they work? So why is hair going grey? What are the implications of this finding for humans and hair greying? What can you do in the meantime? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What does it mean to be a seenager?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we blow out candles on birthdays?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What do you get better at with age?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 18/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture a packed football stadium. One fan stands up, hoping to start a Mexican wave. Nothing happens. Ten people join in? Still nothing. Twenty? No. But once around thirty people rise together, the wave spreads through the crowd. Physicists have studied this phenomenon in stadiums around the world and found a surprisingly consistent pattern: it takes about thirty people to get a wave going. That's known as a critical mass, the minimum number of people needed for collective behaviour to take hold. Could the same idea apply to something far more consequential, like a protest movement or even a revolution? So where's the tipping point? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is eco-anxiety?⁠ ⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠ ⁠What is ecological debt?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Launched by a Polish startup in 2017, PimEyes is a powerful facial recognition software tool, which uses reverse image search technology. Just like with Google image search, users can submit an image of a person's face and Pimeyes will find all images of that person online, providing links to the websites where they are located. It can be helpful for locating images that are difficult to find elsewhere, but there are also a host of privacy concerns. Pimeyes has been labelled the “most disturbing website on the internet” and “a stalker's dream”. What is facial recognition? How does PimEyes work in practice? Why is this software problematic ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Is the fertility cliff real?⁠ ⁠How can I work better from home?⁠ ⁠Why do we get bad breath?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcasting 24/05/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have heard of Munchausen Syndrome before, it's far more likely you've seen it represented in popular culture than in real life. Like a lot of psychological syndromes, it's used as a dramatic device in many films and series, like Sharp Objects or The Politician to name just a couple.  The most recent example is The Act, which was created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean, and first appeared on Hulu in 2019. The series was inspired by a real-life case in the United States, and tells the story of a mother who convinces her daughter and the world that she suffers from leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and other disorders. Why would anyone do something like that? Where does the Munchausen part come from? Why is this syndrome so prevalent in pop culture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Is the fertility cliff real?⁠ ⁠How can I work better from home?⁠ ⁠Why do we get bad breath?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/5/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YouGov data from 2019 showed that 49% of Brits shower once per day, while 20% do so 4 to 6 times per week. And 6% even shower more than once per day! That's despite dermatologists saying that we don't really need to shower every day. According to health professionals, both routines come with certain benefits. You might want to know the pros and cons of each option. For example, a morning shower can wake you up and boost your creativity for the day ahead. What about evening showers then? So, does the evening shower win? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is wellness syndrome?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are subway shirts, the viral anti-harassment trend?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natural disasters lead to damaged property, loss of life, psychological trauma, displaced individuals and families, among other consequences. According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the number of natural disasters has increased five times since 1970. Researchers from all over the whole world have dedicated their careers to studying natural disasters. And they all agree on one thing. The poorer people are, the more likely they are to suffer the consequences. There's a bitter irony to the fact that countries that have contributed the least to climate change are being hit the hardest by climate-related events.  Are there any figures to back that up? Are there differences within a single country? What about other forms of inequality? 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

A lot has changed in the workplace since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Companies have had to figure out how to best manage remote work for their employees, all the while supporting their career development and helping them feel more satisfied at work. Well, the concept we're going to talk about today may be just what's needed to address those challenges. It's a modern HR strategy known as job enrichment and basically, it means making an employee's role more fulfilling. How can companies do that ? What does this all mean in an actual job though? Are protein bars really worth it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠What is microwork?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is the best time of year to find work?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Can a messy desk help some people work better?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all been there. You wake up in the middle of the night and simply can't get back to sleep, no matter how hard you try to relax. Suddenly, a problem that seemed insignificant earlier feels enormous. You overthink it and imagine the worst. Then morning arrives, and you realise you'd blown it out of all proportion.It's a very common experience: anxious, irrational thoughts can feel much more intrusive at night. But why does our brain react this way? Does this phenomenon have a name? What can I do to get a more peaceful night's rest then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Which foods will help you get a good night's sleep? Is sleeping less than 6 hours a night the equivalent to being drunk? How can I free myself from negative thoughts? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eating a healthy diet that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fish can help you keep your brain in tip-top shape. There are plenty of brain boosting foods but here are five that you might want to start including.  First of all, oily fish. When people talk about brain foods this is often at the top of the list. This type of fish includes salmon, trout, tuna, herring, and sardines, all of which are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are a major building block of the brain, and they play a role in sharpening memory and improving mood, as well as protecting your brain against cognitive decline.  What if you do not eat fish? What foods are good for memory? What's an all round good food for the brain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I make and keep my new year's resolutions?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does the year begin on January 1st?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 27/6/2023 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

Although it is quite usual to find insects in markets in both Africa and Asia it is rather more unusual for people in the West to eat them. However, with increased awareness of animal welfare and environmental concerns around eating meat people are beginning to think more seriously about insects as food rather than something to be swatted. The problem is that a lot of people find eating bugs pretty off putting, but now scientists have discovered that mealworms, traditionally used as pet food or as bait for fishing, have a rather meat-like flavour when cooked with sugar and could maybe offer new hope to the insects-as-food debate. What are the benefits of eating insects? What are the disadvantages of eating meat? So will we be seeing insects in supermarkets soon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : 27 septembre 2022 To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 14/1/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Young people have much less of an appetite for sex these days, it seems. The phenomenon has been labelled a “sex recession” in the media and terms like “puriteens” have emerged to describe sex-shy youngsters.  Studies have backed up the idea of a sex recession too. One published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior journal in November 2021 found that the proportion of adolescents reporting no sexual activity is on the rise. What factors explain the celibacy trend? Sex positivity seemed to be all the rage these days, what happened to that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠ ⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠ ⁠What is a ‘lazy girl' job?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 11/8/2023 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

Whether it's out of necessity or for enjoyment, lubricant helps a lot of people in their sex lives. According to The Cleveland Clinic: “Around 17% of people assigned female at birth (AFAB) age 18 to 50 report problems with vaginal dryness during sex, even before menopause takes place.” And that figure increases to 50% after menopause. There are a number of factors that can contribute to insufficient lubrication. These include certain hormonal contraceptives, medications, conditions like diabetes, or pregnancy and breastfeeding.  What's the actual purpose of lubricant? Do lubricants actually enhance sexual pleasure though? How would I go about choosing the right one? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is sexsomnia?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What's the best time of day to have sex?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've already talked about narcissistic abusers in a previous episode of Do You Really Know? Let's refresh your memory: narcissistic abusers, or NAs for short, are people with manipulative tendencies, who inflict a range of toxic behaviours on their target and position themselves as victims. Now NA-victim relationships don't always exist solely between two individuals. There can be one or more additional figures in this dynamic – that of the accomplice. And the accomplices of NAs are actually known as Flying Monkeys. Where does this term come from? How do NAs choose their flying monkeys? What strategies can you use to handle flying monkeys effectively? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why is the celibacy movement attracting young people?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perfume is a luxury product worn by people all around the world, but fragrances are not without health risks. Perfumes use a mix of chemicals, some are natural, such as essential oils from plants, but many of them are synthetic, meaning they are created in a laboratory. The problem is that the perfume industry is not very transparent about what goes into their products. They can hide hundreds of ingredients under the vague term "fragrance", without disclosing them to the consumers or the regulators. This means that we don't really know what we're spraying on our skin, clothes, and hair and some can be irritating and cause allergies. Even high quality famous brands can contribute to allergies which affect between 5 and 25 million people in Europe. Which brands? How is this possible? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I move house stress-free?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's be honest: being productive at work on Fridays can be a real challenge. A 2019 study by Accountemps found that Friday was the least common choice for American workers when naming their most productive day of the week. The slump is likely down to having worked hard over the first four days of the week, as well as thinking ahead to the weekend. What's more, your colleagues are in the same frame of mind too. But in recent years, a method has emerged to combat this phenomenon and potentially turn Friday into the most impactful day of the week. It's known as Focus Friday. How does it work? How can you implement it on your own? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠How to use less water?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠What is Pokémon?⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠What is ecological debt?⁠⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have heard of the Werther effect, named after Goethe's 1774 novel The Sorrows of Young Werther. After the story's hero takes his own life, the book was linked to a wave of copycat suicides. Even today, research suggests that when a celebrity's suicide receives extensive media coverage, suicide rates can rise by an average of 13%. The effect has been observed following the deaths of Marilyn Monroe, Dalida, Kurt Cobain and Robin Williams. So what is the Papageno effect? So should the media avoid talking about suicide? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How is toilet paper helping to reduce suicide in Japan? What is the Werther effect? What is the Pygmalion effect? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard ot the stairs test? Experts say it's an excellent gauge of a person's overall health. The idea is to run up as many flights of stairs as your body allows you to. If you can't manage two flights at a brisk pace, you may need to consider lifestyle changes to improve your health. Meanwhile if you can climb eight or more, the chances are you're in excellent health already. But beyond being a good health indicator, taking the stairs is a fantastic way to stay in shape. It combines muscle strengthening and cardiorespiratory work. Whether it's in public transport, at your workplace or even at home, I'm sure you can think of an opportunity to fit some stair-climbing into your daily routine. What does climbing stairs do to the body then? Why is it sometimes so challenging? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can you protect yourself from being mugged?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to use less water?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How did Covid lead to the emergence of meta cities?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A time optimist is someone who is overly optimistic about how much time they have to do something, and therefore often ends up being late or missing deadlines. They tend to underestimate how long tasks will take, overestimate how much they can accomplish in a given period, and ignore potential delays or interruptions. They may also have a distorted perception of time, losing track of how fast it passes or how much is left. Time optimists are not necessarily lazy or irresponsible. They may have good intentions and high ambitions, but they lack realistic planning and prioritisation skills. They may also suffer from procrastination, perfectionism, or fear of failure, which prevent them from starting or finishing tasks on time.  Are there any benefits to being a time optimist? And how can you become more punctual and productive if you are a time optimist? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is a transference in psychiatry?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Does cold weather really make us sick?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How to save money on your heating bill this winter?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 14/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know the feeling: you're running, cycling, or doing some other physical activity, and suddenly you feel a sharp pain in your side, just below your chest. It's like someone is stabbing you with a needle, and it makes you want to stop and catch your breath. Although there is no precise definition of exactly what a stitch is, everyone knows how to recognise it. This pain, which often prevents you from breathing, walking or running properly, disappears a few minutes after you stop exerting yourself. And while it can be a little frightening, it is completely benign and causes no complications.  But where does the stitch come from? What can you do to avoid it? What if the stitch is already there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do some men get ill after they orgasm?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is nostalgia good or bad for us?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 20/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A funeral is one of those rare occasions where you don't really need to think too much about your choice of outfit. After all, everyone wears black to funerals as a sign of grief, don't they? Well, that might be true in the Western world, but it's not necessarily the case everywhere, which is what we're going to talk about today.  In the Western world, funeral customs have long been intertwined with strict dress codes. The tradition of "mourning attire" became widespread across Europe from the Middle Ages onwards, and was particularly stringent during the Victorian era in England. Queen Victoria herself mandated that widows wear black mourning attire, including jewellery, for at least a year.  Has that always been the case? What about in other parts of the world then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Should you sleep with socks on?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How can I get the most out of daytime napping?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How quick is premature ejaculation?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to American neuroscientist Daniel Amen, a specialist in brain imaging, we produce 60,000 thoughts per day, and a staggering 80% of these thoughts are negative. That means we have 48,000 negative thoughts on a daily basis. Sometimes we just can't seem to fight them off, but thankfully there are ways to cope with them. How can we counteract the tendency? How can we distance ourselves from these negative thoughts? Any other advice? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the snowball method of paying back debt?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 27/05/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turmeric is a plant that belongs to the ginger family. It has a bright yellow-orange color, and a bitter and peppery taste. The main active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, a compound that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. One of the conditions that turmeric may help with is indigestion which can be caused by various factors, such as stress, overeating, alcohol, medications, or underlying diseases. However, one of the main causes is excess stomach acid, which can irritate the lining of the stomach and the esophagus causing symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, nausea, and heartburn. But what if there was a natural alternative to drugs? So, should you start taking tumeric? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why do we get screen apnea?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is kalsarikännit?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are lucid dreams?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 19/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you die, your physical body may be gone, but your digital legacy lives on. Your digital legacy is everything you leave behind online, such as your social media accounts, emails, photos, videos, documents, and more. These may hold financial or sentimental value for you and your loved ones, but they can also pose some challenges and risks.  While most of us make a will stipulating what we want to happen to our possession, few of us consider how to manage our online presence once we are no longer present. The first step is to make an inventory of your online accounts and assets, write a list that includes the name of your accounts, website, and your username or account ID and be sure to keep it safe. And what do I do next? Are there any tools to help me? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Should I be cleaning my belly button?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What do you get better at with age?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why has astrology come back into fashion?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 9/11/2023 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. First Broadcast: 11/12/2025 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

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

Have you ever met someone while on a summer holiday, started talking to them and before you know it you've fallen head over heels in love. Summer romances can feel incredibly intense, even though they're often destined to end as soon as the holiday does. A relationship lasting just a few days can end up remaining vivid for years. Why do our feelings seem so much more intense in summer? Could you say that we idealise partners we meet on holiday? Does that mean all summer romances are doomed to end? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What is the romance gap? Could zero dates make your love life more efficient? How do I know if I'm ready to find love? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've got heavy legs, nighttime cramps, varicose veins or swelling in the legs, you may have blood flow issues. When you consider that our bodies contain an incredible 60,000 miles worth of blood vessels, it's really not uncommon. Something like a varicose vein is usually relatively harmless. Other conditions include hemorrhoids, and phlebitis, which is a blood clot in a deep vein. Worse still are varicose ulcers, which are a complication of varicose veins or phlebitis. It's important to know the cause behind any blood circulation issues and get treatment to avoid complications. How does the circulatory system work? Are there specific factors that would make me more likely to have poor blood circulation? Why do I feel like the symptoms are always worse in the summer?  ⁠⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What did the Jane Collective do for US women's rights?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is tagskryt, the Scandinavian sustainable travel trend?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/9/2022 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

According to data from Writer Buddy, Character.Ai ranks as the second most used AI tool behind ChatGPT. It received 3.8 billion visits in the twelve months following its launch in September 2022.  Now, if you're not familiar with the service, users can create their own chatbots based on famous figures like Albert Einstein or Elon Musk, fictional characters, or custom-created avatars. Some people even use the AI platform to conjure up their idea of a caring partner for them. You see, we're not merely traversing the realms of science fiction anymore; we're stepping into a new reality where AI is reshaping certain human interactions. How is that even possible ? Does it genuinely emulate a real-life romantic partner ? Does it genuinely emulate a real-life romantic partner ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is the living dead syndrome?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to make the most out of hybrid working?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 20/03/2023 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

It's been labelled a “marvel of engineering” and a “miracle of convenience” by Harvard Health Publishing. Data published by Statista in July 2022 showed that in 2018, 93% of UK households owned a microwave, a figure which had risen from 67% when the survey started back in 1994. But still some doubts persist about whether microwaving food is bad for your health. Some people even say they cause cancer. Rest assured they don't. But there are a range of other complaints and concerns over food quality and health. So, are they simply urban myths or based on frightening reality? Let's investigate! How do microwaves work? What about all the radiation? Doesn't microwaving food reduce nutrient value? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Can you train your brain like a muscle?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 21/1/2023 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

On average, we remember just one dream per week, and around 5% of us never remember any. But in reality, we all dream; it's just that some of us never have any recollection of doing so. So why is it then that certain dreams stay with us, while others fade away immediately? It's important to be aware that over the course of a night, we go through various phases of slow sleep, including deep sleep and REM sleep which is short for rapid eye movement sleep. A new cycle begins around every 90 minutes. And it's during our REM sleep cycle that we have most of our dreams. Phases gradually get longer during the night, meaning we have our longest dreams in the morning. What actually happens to our bodies during REM sleep? Why don't we all dream the same amount then? Is there anything we can do to better remember our dreams? 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: 26/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From overbuying and unnecessary packaging to food waste, the way we shop can have a bigger environmental impact than we realise. In the UK, food and drink account for around a quarter of the average household's carbon footprint, according to the Carbon Trust. UK households throw away around 6 million tonnes of edible food every year, according to estimates from the UK's leading waste reduction charity. But there is  good news; a few simple changes to the way you shop can make a real difference. So, where should you start? Is food the only area where we can shop more sustainably? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is eco-anxiety? How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly? What is ecological debt? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices