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Around the age of 4, children develop a preference for using one of their hands to complete certain tasks, like drawing for example. The same goes for foot preference, when it comes to which foot they use to start going up a flight of stairs, or to kick a ball. It even goes for our eyes and ears. Generally when a child reaches the age of five, their preference for using one side of the body to carry out tasks is truly ingrained. This developmental process is known as right-left asymmetry. According to the US National Library of Medicine, 85-90% of adults are right-handed. What dictates whether we prefer using our left or right hand? Isn't being left-handed hereditary? Why do people say that left-handed people are more creative? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Is eating bread actually bad for you?⁠ ⁠How can I eat healthy on a budget?⁠ ⁠Are men still being paid more than women?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's as kids in the school playground, fooling around with our first partner as a teenager or with our own kids when we become parents, tickling is generally synonymous with moments of playful fun. Of course tickling can bring on strong reactions and some people hate it, so it's important to only do it to someone if they're not objecting, no matter how harmless it might seem to you. Some people are just way more sensitive to it than others, and might start laughing or cringing at the slightest touch, or even in anticipation of being tickled. Why are some parts of our bodies more sensitive to tickling than others? Why can't I tickle myself? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Can deep sleep help stop dementia?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November last year, there's been a wave of popular demand for AI technology. The chatbot reached 100 million users in record time, with its appeal stretching far beyond the tech-savvy. After all, it can write essays and songs, summarise documents and hold human-like conversations. But the rapid advances are causing concern in some quarters. In late March, the Future of Life Institute think tank published a pretty direct open letter calling for a six-month pause in the training of AI systems, saying that they shouldn't be allowed to go any further than Open AI's GPT-4 model.  But isn't AI going to make all of our lives easier? What are the counter-arguments in favour of further developing AI? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Can deep sleep help stop dementia?⁠ ⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠ ⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast : 4/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Algae is an aquatic plant that grows in most fresh and saltwater bodies across the world. There are over 40,000 species of algae, and they range in size from microscopic to giant kelp and seaweed plants. Many species of algae are edible, and have been consumed for thousands of years by humans for their unique taste and nutritional benefits. Algae is highly nutritious. In most algae types, you will find complete proteins and omega-3 fatty acids. They also contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and other elements that can support your health. What are some of the benefits of eating algae? What type of algae is good for the health? How can algae benefit vegans? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠ ⁠What are pick me boys?⁠ ⁠Can naps keep the brain healthy?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 8/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Broadcast 21st June 2026

Also known as plantar warts, verrucas are usually found on the soles of the feet, but can sometimes be seen between the toes or on the heels too. You may remember catching one at your school swimming lessons as a child. Verrucas have a reputation for being a nuisance. Firstly, let's face it, like all kinds of warts they're pretty unsightly. They look like small, rough, thickened skin. But that's not the only reason why they're a pain. If you're unlucky, they can take time to go away, and come back over and over again. Verrucas are grown inwards and have a black pinpoint in the centre which is called the “wart seed”. That's basically where your blood has clotted on the surface of your skin. So what are the main causes behind verrucas then? Are they dangerous? Do you have any tips for avoiding getting a verruca? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?⁠ ⁠What are the most addictive foods?⁠ ⁠Is period underwear really better for the environment?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the warning signs of a toxic friendship? Today is World Friendship Day, a chance to reflect on how important friends are in our lives. Generally speaking, having friends is a positive thing which brings us moments of fun and joy. But toxic friendships can exist too and in such cases, the relationship can be more of a burden than anything else, for one of the people involved at least! Let's talk about some of the red flags that can help you identify them. First things first, why is it called a toxic friendship? What are the most common toxic friend behaviours?  ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Do I have generalised anxiety disorder?⁠ ⁠Why do friend breakups hurt so much?⁠ ⁠Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Side, stomach or back; what kind of sleeper are you? Some people say that our sleeping position reflects what kind of person we are. .. While we can't really comment on how much truth there is to that, we can say for sure that it has an impact on sleep quality and consequently our mood in the morning. Let's take a few minutes to talk about our personal favourites. Well I usually sleep on my back with my arms over my head! Is that good or bad? What about stomach sleeping? What about the snorers out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : August 6th, 2022 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: 30/11/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the latest advances in lung cancer treatment? In April 2022, findings from the large scale CheckMate 816 clinical trial were presented to the American Association for Cancer Research. The trial looked into the effectiveness of immunotherapy drug Nivolumab, combined with chemotherapy to treat lung cancer patients. The findings were promising, showing that this particular treatment combination can delay the progression or return of cancer.  How common is lung cancer and how does it start? What are the most prominent treatment options? Should we expect this treatment to become used widely?  ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could tourism quotas help preserve endangered local environments?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 9/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Polish-American man Leo Gerstenzang is credited with inventing the humble cotton bud in the 1920s, an item which has since gone on to be used for many different purposes, having originally been thought up as a baby hygiene product.Yougov research from 2019 found that 62% of Brits use cotton buds to clean their ears, and 22% of us only use them for that purpose. That's particularly true for men, given women are more likely to use them for touching up nail polish mistakes, or applying make up.  But you may well have heard warnings that cotton buds can be bad for you. 2019 also saw the unlikely case of a man who developed a severe bacterial infection, which sprread to the lining of his brain, after the tip of a cotton bud got stuck inside his ear. He ended up having a seizure and had to be treated at University Hostpital Coventry, according to Livescience.com. How can I clean my ears then? Are there any safe ways? 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 Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 21/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you go back to early social media days, it was somewhat rare. But nowadays the practice of sadfishing is widespread, among celebs, influencer wannabes and average Joes alike. Since the advent of social media, we've gotten used to seeing highlight reels of people's lives on our newsfeeds. But in recent years, people have been more and more willing to share posts about moments of sadness, rather than acting like everything's perfect all the time. More authentic, or simply another veiled form of attention seeking and like hunting? The practice has been labelled sadfishing. How did the term come to be created? How widespread is sadfishing then? Are we saying it's all about getting more likes then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do we forget our dreams?⁠ ⁠What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?⁠ ⁠What is kinkeeping, the invisible workload often done by women?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do I have generalised anxiety disorder? Generalised anxiety disorder is a psychological condition, which affects around 3% of all people, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. But it seems to affect certain groups disproportionately. For example, women are twice as likely to be affected as men. Furthermore, less than half of people with GAD receive treatment. What are the symptoms I should be looking out for? What's the best way to go about seeking treatment?  ⁠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?⁠ ⁠Who are the RMT, the organisation creating massive travel disruption across the UK?⁠ ⁠Who are the Moonies, the church with ties to Japanese politicians?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/7/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 2010, Japanese writer Mari Kondo changed how we think about organisation and decluttering with her bestseller The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Behind the book's grand title is a simple premise: anything that doesn't bring you joy should be thrown away.  Since then, a new and somewhat similar trend caught on in the late 2010s: death cleaning. It's mainly designed for people entering the final stages of their life, and making sure they don't overboard before passing away. People started talking about death cleaning in 2018, when Stockholm-based artist and widow Margareta Magnusson published a book called The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. Since then, the trend has started catching on. The name comes from the Swedish döstädning: a combination of the word “dö”, which means death, and “standing”, which means cleaning.  How did Magnusson come up with the term? Where does death cleaning fit in alongside other minimalist trends? From what age do people start death cleaning? 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: 12/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Masturbation tends to be somewhat of a taboo topic in society, often down to religious or spiritual beliefs.  You've probably also heard some of the common myths about it leading to blindness, erectile dysfunction or infertility. Needless to say, these are false. And the air of shame around masturbation need not be there, as it's perfectly natural and in fact there are several health benefits.  What are some of these benefits then? Does masturbating affect men and women differently? Is there a ‘good' or ‘bad' way to masturbate? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?⁠ ⁠Does voluntourism do more harm than good?⁠ ⁠Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all yawn regularly, without giving it much thought most of the time. Harvard Health Publishing says that people yawn between 5 and 20 times per day on average. Indeed, it's a completely involuntary reflex which sets in very early on in our existence, as fetuses in our mother's womb. Yawning mobilizes the respiratory, face and neck muscles, and is often associated with a feeling of relaxation and well-being. Nevertheless, it's often perceived as something we do when we're bored or tired. As a result, it can be considered impolite to yawn when someone else is talking or without placing your hand over your mouth. Does yawning serve a purpose? So why do I yawn when my partner does, even if I'm not tired? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Can I get health benefits from masturbation?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How have dating apps broken into the friendship market?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Does voluntourism do more harm than good?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 29/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 27th August to 4th September 2023, Burning Man is set to return to the Black Rock Desert in Nevada for the first time since 2019, with an authorised population of 87,000 people. This event sees artists, creators and community-makers gather to celebrate self-expression. Every August, a temporary real city is set up to accommodate the festival. It actually becomes one of the most populated cities in Nevada during the event. Festivities end with a huge bonfire, where a large wooden effigy is burned, hence the name.  How did the event come to be? What happens during the event? Why is there a Burning Man? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Are women really more emotional than men?⁠ ⁠Why are celebrities dissolving their facial fillers?⁠ ⁠What is the Smurfette Principle?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In early 2023, dating site Eharmony released findings from a survey of over 1000 singletons. The research found that on average they spent 55 minutes per day logged in to the dating app, with six conversations on the go at the same time. Despite that, as many as 70% of those surveyed felt heavy dating app usage had a negative impact on their mental health. Spending so much energy on dating can get overwhelming, but fear not. I'm here to tell you about a solution which could help you take back control of your love life: the zero date. The idea was invented back in 2018 by American entrepreneur Christina Wallace.  What's it all about then? What's the difference between a zero date and a regular first date then? 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 Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're going to talk about a condition that affects millions of people around the world, but is rarely discussed openly. It's called shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis, and it's a type of social anxiety disorder that makes it difficult or impossible to pee in public restrooms or with people nearby. This happens when people are psychologically blocked, which tightens the sphincters - muscles that control the opening and closing of the bladder outlet. It refers to both a minor passing discomfort and an extreme situation that literally prevents a person from relieving themselves when not alone or not in private restrooms.  How common of a condition is it? Is it the fear of being seen or heard that causes this disorder? What can be done to address these blockages? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠How can I reduce my belly fat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the health benefits of algae?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The announcement of the  sad news of the Queen's passing, like all of the events following her death, followed strict protocol. The Prime Minister was informed using a pre-arranged code  “London Bridge is down”. And somewhere, deep in the gardens of Buckinham palace, the royal beekeeper informed the royal bees. That's right the beekeeper, John Chapple, who's been the Queen's beekeeper for 15 years and takes care of up to a million bees, personally went to each hive in both Buckingham palace and Clarence house,  to let them know that the queen was dead. Interviewed for the daily mail he said ‘You knock on each hive and say, ‘The mistress is dead, but don't you go. Your master will be a good master to you.' He then said a little prayer and put a black ribbon on each hive. Why does he tell the bees? Where does this tradition come from ? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠ ⁠Will the British museum finally give back the Parthenon marbles?⁠ ⁠What did the Jane Collective do for US women's rights?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 22/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the American National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, around 9% of the US population are affected by an eating disorder. We've all heard of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, which are among the most commonly diagnosed. But there is also orthorexia. It's called orthorexia, coming from the Latin words “orthos”, meaning correct and “orexis”, meaning appetite. American doctor Steven Bratman coined the term in 1997. To put it simply, orthorexia is a need to eat healthy at all costs, to the extent that it becomes an obsession. Those affected start cutting out certain foods completely, or even seeing them as dangerous when they're not really. Scientifically speaking, orthorexia isn't recognised as an eating disorder in its own right, at least not yet. So it's hard to find any precise data on how many people are affected. But it's still more dangerous than you might think. Isn't eating healthily recommended by medical professionals? How can I find out if I suffer from orthorexia? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Will Star Wars: Andor live up to the hype?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why were the queen's bees told of her death?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Do I have poor blood circulation?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/9/2022 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

Leaving food out for the birds seems like a harmless and even generous idea, but research by the British Trust for Ornithology is showing that bird feeders might be doing more harm than good. Between 2008 and 2018, chaffinch numbers dropped by 29 per cent in the UK, while 67 per cent of the country's greenfinches were lost, the study reveals. How do bird feeders spread this disease? How can I keep using my bird feeder safely? Are there other ways to support birdlife in your garden? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I improve my concentration at work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, the disorder affecting Justin Bieber⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 11/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbie has quite the impressive CV. She has had over 150 careers including fashion editor, surgeon and astronaut - enough to inspire any young fan. But what she has career-wise, she lacks when it comes to inclusivity. Barbie is usually blond, perfect and impossibly proportioned - there is a reason Margo Robbie is playing her in the latest Barbie film. But this is finally going to change: Barbie is becoming more inclusive. Mattel is launching a new ‘Fashonista line' which will include barbies with various disabilities, making it the most inclusive Barbie line to date. What does an inclusive Barbie look like? Why has it taken so long to have an inclusive Barbie? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can I reduce my belly fat?⁠ ⁠What are the health benefits of algae?⁠ ⁠Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 18/10/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diarrhea is a common ailment that affects many of us, from time to time. While it's often the subject of off-colour jokes, in reality it's the number two cause of death in children under five years old, after pneumonia. It accounts for over 500,000 child deaths each year according to the World Health Organisation, making it a major public health issue. The majority of these cases are recorded in the developing world, due to a lack of safe drinking water. That isn't so likely to be a problem in the Western world, but still, if your diarrhea lasts longer than a few days, or you notice certain unusual symptoms, then it might actually be a sign of a more serious health problem, so you'll want to get it checked out.  What exactly is diarrhea? So where does diarrhea actually come from? How can I identify the cause of my diarrhea? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is the great unretirement?⁠ ⁠What is K-Pop?⁠ ⁠Am I fexting in my relationships like the Bidens?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After "quiet quitting" and "conscious quitting", here's yet another new phenomenon related to the world of work that's growing in popularity. “Acting your wage” involves putting in a certain amount of work, that's in proportion to your salary. In other words, no going above and beyond; no extra hours and no unattainable goals. And no additional responsibilities outside of your job description, unless your wage goes up first. Where does the movement come from? Why are people resorting to "Acting their wage"? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Where does Mother's day come from?⁠ ⁠What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track?⁠ ⁠Why are brain chips becoming a reality?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to data from Finder.com, the average Brit now spends 4 hours and 14 minutes using their smartphone each day. It's hardly surprising; smartphone use has grown consistently over the last 15 years, to the extent that the devices have become almost like an extension of our arms and hands.  Given we tend to hold our phones out in front of us when using them, our heads bow down in quite an unnatural position to look at the screen. And doing so for extended periods can cause posture problems, which is what American chiropractor Dr Dean Fishman realised back in 2008. That was while examining a 17-year-old patient who had booked an appointment for neck pains and headaches. Fishman went on to coin the term “text neck” to describe her condition. What exactly does text neck look like? What's the difference between text neck and text neck wrinkles? What can people do to avoid bad postures and the complications that they cause? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is my circadian rhythm so important?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it a bad idea to fall asleep in front of screens?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm sure you can imagine a few scenarios in which you might have resisted the need to pee in the past. It may have been due to the toilets being unclean or closed. Sometimes, a little more privacy would be appreciated, especially at work, for example. There are a number of factors which influence the number of times we pee over the course of a day. These include age, bladder size, the weather, any medication we're taking, what we drink and the amount we drink for example. Pregnant women also tend to pee more often. On average though, we go to the toilet between four and seven times a day. What explains urinating very frequently or infrequently? Can holding in pee lead to a urinary tract infection? What should you do when you have difficulty holding in urine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠What is limb lengthening, the cosmetic procedure going viral on social media?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Where does Mother's day come from?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 5/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're going to talk about a cognitive bias that causes people to believe, often mistakenly, that they are less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events than others. Estimates suggest that 80% of us display what's known as the optimism bias. For example, we might think that we are less likely to get sick, lose our job, or have a car accident than the average person. We might also think that we are more likely to live longer, be successful, or win the lottery than others. Why do we have such a bias? And how does it affect our decisions and actions? What are the drawbacks of optimism bias? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Is it bad to hold in your pee?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z's latest work-life trend?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast : 7/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Until recently when confronted with arranging a funeral there has been a choice between burial or cremation. However, in parts of the US, Canada and soon the UK a third choice can be possible.  Aquamation or as it is known technically “alkaline hydrolysis” is an alternative to traditional burials. The body of the deceased is placed in a pressurised stainless steel vessel and immersed in a mixture of water and alkali for three to four hours and heated to around 150C. During the process all the material is broken down leaving only the inorganic bone minerals which are then processed into powder and returned to the family in an urn. What is aquamation? What is the advantage of aquamation? What are the disadvantages of aquamation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the best holiday destinations?⁠ ⁠How can you manage your anger better?⁠ ⁠Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 2/2/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head for hours or even days? One that pops up randomly and repeats itself over and over again? Let's take a moment to explore what earworms are, what they have in common, what causes them, and how they can affect our health. An earworm is a catchy tune that invades your brain and refuses to leave. The term actually comes from the German word ohrwurm. According to ABC.net.au, it was first used in English by author Desmond Bagley, in his 1978 novel Flyaway.  What do earworm songs have in common ? What causes an earworm song to come into your head ? How can we get rid of an earworm song if we don't want it in our head? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here : ⁠What is 12-3-30, the viral Tiktok workout?⁠ ⁠Where does Father's Day come from?⁠ ⁠Why do we get pins and needles?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 19/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us managed to avoid getting infected by following social distancing and hand hygiene guidelines. But the virus caught up with most people sooner or later, even those who were particularly cautious.   And yet there are some people out there who have still never had Covid, three and a half years since it emerged. Scientists believe some of them may be naturally immune, thanks to their genetic make-up. Is that the same as being asymptomatic ? How can we identify them ? Are we sure that there are people out there who are immune to Covid ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is the war on wee?⁠ ⁠Why do players have to wear white at Wimbledon?⁠ ⁠How can we choose the right sunscreen product?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public urination has long been a nuisance in the United Kingdom, as it is in many other countries. But it's really gotten worse in the last few years, and that's down to the Covid-19 crisis in particular. British authorities decided to close public toilets for hygiene reasons. And that's actually exacerbated a longer-term trend, which has seen around 50% of public toilets closed in the last decade, according to the managing director of the British Toilet Association, as quoted by The Guardian.  And public toileting is actually a health problem in itself. After all, urine can erode buildings and create pollution. It's prompted cities around the world to clamp down, in a phenomenon media outlets have playfully labelled the “war on wee”. What are authorities doing to deter people? What creative solutions have been seen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do players have to wear white at Wimbledon?⁠ ⁠What is domotics, the technology behind smart homes?⁠ ⁠What is Lima Syndrome?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 30/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 2013, American reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills featured a scene that would unexpectedly go viral nearly a decade later. The scene showed a phone conversation between former model Yolanda Hadid and her daughter Gigi. Hadid junior said she felt sick because she hadn't eaten all day, and her mother's advice in response was to “eat two almonds”. It might have seemed innocuous at the time, but that moment went viral in 2022, with a number of female Tiktokers complaining about how their mothers were damaging their relationship with food. The term “almond moms" was born, in a nod to the Hadid reality TV scene, and at the time of recording it has close to 480 million views. What are the main charachteristics of almond moms ? What makes almond moms act that way ? What are the consequences of such a restrictive upbringing ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is Rufus the Hawks job at Wimbledon?⁠ ⁠What is an eco-friendly beach ?⁠ ⁠Why do we get grumpy when we're hungry?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 8/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to USA Today, the word “hangry” entered the Oxford English Dictionary in 2018. It's a portmanteau term which combines the words “hungry” and “angry”. While it might sound a little silly or light-hearted, there's evidence to suggest that getting grumpy is a pretty common reaction to feeling hungry.  The scientific reasons aren't completely clear. But it kind of makes sense when you consider that the hypothalamus in the brain not only regulates feelings of hunger and fullness, but is also responsible for regulating mood. Getting grumpy when hungry is also a survival reflex to some extent. After all, our ancestors were hunter-gatherers, so being hungry was literally a threat to their lives. What exactly happens in our bodies when we're hungry ? Could that be due to hypoglycemia ? What can I do to avoid getting in a bad mood if I can't eat ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is the war on wee?⁠ ⁠Why do players have to wear white at Wimbledon?⁠ ⁠How can we choose the right sunscreen product?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our 1000th episode we thought we would bring you a special edition with a focus on the number 1000 and since we have a French and a English podcast then what better subject than about learning 1000 words in a new language.  According to some experts, 1000 words is the magic number that can help you achieve a basic communicative level in any language. With 1000 words, you can understand most of the everyday speech of native speakers, and you can express yourself on a variety of topics. But how do you learn 1000 words quickly and effectively? What else can you do to make sure you don't forget your new words? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can I cut my summer holiday spending?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stay cool at home during summer?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the best holiday destinations?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 13/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like to take a short nap during the day you might be doing your brain a favor. According to a study published in the journal Sleep Health in June of 2023, people who have a genetic predisposition to napping regularly have larger brain volumes than those who don't. This suggests that napping may protect against brain shrinkage, which occurs faster in people with cognitive problems and neurodegenerative diseases. But before you rush to your bed or couch, there are some caveats to consider. What did the study find? How does napping protect against brain shrinkage? What are the optimal conditions for a nap? 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: 11/1/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Danish toy brand Lego may be celebrating its 91th anniversary in 2023, but it's showing no signs of slowing down! An average of 31 billion bricks are sold each year around the world, and the company appeals to a wide range of people.  Back in 1932, in the small Danish town of Billund, carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen decided to expand his business by building small wooden toys. A couple of years later, Christiansen chose the name Lego, as an abbreviation of Leg Godt, which means “to play well” in Danish. It was only after the second world war that Lego started producing its first plastic bricks, when the material became more widely available in Denmark. How did Lego start out? How did Lego stay so strong over the years? What about Lego's environmental footprint? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠ ⁠What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?⁠ ⁠How can I meditate without meditating?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 12/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When our skin is cut or damaged, the body immediately starts its healing process to close the wound and limit any risk of infection. It's a wonderful and fascinating process, but nevertheless scars still remain on the skin afterwards. They can be unsightly and visible too, depending on their location, leading to self-consciousness. There are several stages, with the first being hemostasis. Immediately after we get a cut, blood platelets come together to form a blood clot, in order to stop the bleeding. Our blood vessels also contract, to limit blood loss. How does the healing process work? Will the scar be fully gone by that point then? Is there anything we can do to make the skin heal better? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Is scratching a mole really dangerous?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why is exercise good for my skin?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still to this day, this psychological condition is most often referred to by its previous name: multiple personality disorder. That's in particular down to exaggerated representations in popular culture like books, TV or cinema. Some prominent examples are the story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho or, more recently, Split. Experts have criticised the use of DID as a plot device in such representations, saying they often confuse it with other disorders like psychosis or schizophrenia. They also perpetuate certain myths about people with mental illnesses. These include the idea that they are usually dangerous or have flamboyant personalities.  So what is DID really like then? Doesn't that happen to everyone? Where does it come from? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Do superfoods actually work?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Will Charles Bronson finally be freed?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is Bregret?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 19/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The clitoris is the only organ in the human body that's dedicated solely to pleasure. It doesn't have any muscles or play any role in the body's other functions. And while our understanding of the clitoris has improved in recent years, there's still a lot to learn, as research in this area is relatively new. Until recently, researchers thought that the clitoris had 8,000 nerve endings. For comparison, that's more than double the sensory receptors found on the glans of the penis. Why is the clitoris so sensitive? I've heard people compare the clitoris to the penis before. Are there really similarities between the two? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Should you really drink hot drinks when it's hot?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could insects replace meat?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I stop my plants from dying?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 3/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are different types of anti-anxiety patches, but one of the most popular ones is from a company called NuCalm, they say that its discs provide the neurochemistry to accelerate the onset of the relaxation response. You may have seen them on celebrities like Meghan Markle, who was recently spotted wearing a NuCalm biosignal processing disc on her wrist. It's a small blue sticker which claims to have a calming effect on the wearer by emitting signals or frequencies that affect the brain and the nervous system. But how does NuCalm work, and is there any evidence to back up its claims? What do experts say about NuCalm's patches? And does it work? 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: 24/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody likes getting up in the morning and looking in the mirror to find dreary bags and circles under their eyes. It can make you look tired and lower your self-confidence as you head to work, feeling like a zombie. But it's more than just an aesthetic issue. More often than not, it's an indication of poor health habits, and sometimes a sign of underlying medical conditions.  So what actually causes those dreary circles? How worried should you be about seeing bags and circles under your eyes? What's the best way to deal with them then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠What is online grooming?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What does eating junk food do to our brains?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Why do friend breakups hurt so much?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 17/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever checked the time on your phone or TV set and seen a quirky number like 13:13, 11:11 or 20:20? Well of course you have, but what you may not know is there's actually a name for such numbers: mirror hours! Basically, when you're looking at a digital time display, you see a mirror time if the minute number and the hour number are the same. It refers to the symmetry you see on either side of the colon separating the two numbers. Most people are pretty indifferent to this, or see it as a vaguely amusing quirk at most. But for some it goes much further and they believe mirror hours have a mystical or even spiritual meaning, making them far more than just another minute in the day.  What kind of meaning are we talking about? How many different mirror hours are there? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?⁠ ⁠Is "quiet quitting" helping employees find a better work-life balance?⁠ ⁠How is the #Periodsomnia campaign helping to close the period sleep gap?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 7/9/2022 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

What is environmental racism? We've covered a lot of environmental issues on Do You Really Know? so regular listeners will be well aware of how the climate crisis is affecting the whole planet. But it's important to also note how these problems don't affect everyone equally. People in developing countries, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere, are already feeling the impact on their income, physical health and surrounding environment. That's despite industrialised countries having contributed far more to global warming overall.  What kind of environmental problems are we talking about exactly? Do you have any concrete examples? What about on an international level? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What are plant milks?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Who is Scrooge McDuck?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is permafrost?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast : 12/4/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having an orgasm triggers a cascade of physiological responses, including the tightening of muscles in the pelvic and genital regions, and the release of various hormones and neurotransmitters. It sets the heart racing, ramps up breathing, and sends blood rushing to the penis or clitoris, causing them to become erect. Of course reaching orgasm isn't guaranteed. Before it happens, there's typically a sequence of desire, arousal, and plateau. An orgasm is marked by intense muscular contractions in the genital area and a profound sense of pleasure. Sometimes, this climax can lead to intriguing reactions. What's behind the pleasure of an orgasm then? What other reactions are possible? What about spasms or tremors? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How can I beat Monday morning syndrome?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could loud budgeting help you save money ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I beat my work addiction ?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 27/3/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overthinking can be a real cause of anxiety for some people. Have you ever struggled to get to sleep at night with all the thoughts running through your head? Does my new boss like me? Am I even cut out for this job? My kid just brought home a bad report card; are they going through a rough patch, or is it a sign of something more serious? Basically, your mind goes into overdrive and you feel like there's nothing you can do about it. After all, thinking is natural, isn't it, so how are you supposed to just stop? Well if you've tried meditation and to-do-lists but found they just weren't of any use, here's a new approach that might help lighten your daily burdens: it's called brain dumping.  Isn't that just like writing a journal? Does it really work though? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why is my circadian rhythm so important?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it a bad idea to fall asleep in front of screens?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What fun it is to have an imaginary friend to blame when you get into mischief! If you have children, you may have experienced a rather amusing situation where your little one blames a friend from their imagination for the mess in their room or a broken object. At times like these, it's hard to reprimand them, especially if they seem genuinely convinced of their innocence. The appearance of an imaginary friend may be disconcerting, but don't worry, it's actually quite common. Is it normal? Does this risk damaging their mental health? How should we react as parents? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Why are we having children later and later?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What does eating junk food do to our brains?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why are more and more children suffering from virtual autism?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast the 29/04/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might be surprised to learn that the famous “www” in website addresses didn't originate in Silicon Valley or New York, but at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, known as CERN for short, which is situated on the French-Swiss border close to Geneva.  It was 1989 when British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee came up with the idea for a hypertext system. Essentially, it was a way to connect different pieces of data through links, creating something like a giant web that would work via the internet. Aren't internet and web the same thing?  What about the other parts of a web address then, like https or “.com” at the end? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How to protect your art from AI exploitation?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the internet of senses?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Web 3.0?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 30/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever thought about making your fridge as stylish as your wardrobe or living room? Afterall presentation is important. Welcome to the world of fridgescaping, a trend that's taking TikTok by storm.  It's all about transforming your fridge into a piece of art. Gone are the days of a simple, functional pantry. Now, you can adorn your fridge with beautiful vases, garlands, and even photos. How Does Fridgescaping Work? Why Bother with Fridgescaping? Is It Hygienic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How are social media influencers making money through rage baiting?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is the olive theory from Tiktok?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How is AI slop invading the internet?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 10/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices