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Each year, International Beer Day is celebrated on the first Friday of August. As you may know, beer is produced using only four ingredients: water, hops, malt and yeast, through a process called fermentation.
Of course beer is harmful in excessive quantities, but don’t let that give you any misconceptions about fermented foods. Generally speaking, they play an important role in boosting gut health. There are many other alcohol-free alternatives too, if you’re looking for a fermented beverage. These include kombucha, a fermented tea which contains B vitamins and vitamin C, and kefir, which is a kind of fermented milk.
How do fermented foods interact with our bodies? How does fermentation actually work? How can I get started producing homemade fermented foods? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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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: 05/08/2022
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One of the consequences of the pandemic has been the increased interest and possibility for people to work from home. For many it is a great option, but increasingly employers are worried about time theft. Time theft is a catch all term for employees being paid for being at work when they were not really working.
It could be because of things like taking longer breaks than scheduled; logging off early; or using work time to do personal tasks. This has all been illustrated rather well with the case of Karlee Besse who worked remotely as an accountant. But she was fired and sued her company for unfair dismissal and was awarded compensation.
What is time theft? What is TimeCamp? What is the problem with ‘bossware’ ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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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 Amber Minogue.
First broadcast: 26/1/2023
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November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change our ways? This week Do You Really Know is highlighting concepts and initiatives about reducing our consumption.
You might not be able to afford a Balenciaga coat, a Prada bag or a Chanel suit, but you could probably stretch to a branded baseball cap, pair of socks or some other small accessory. According to blogger Venkatesh Rao this is the definition of ‘premium mediocre’ a term he came up with to describe the illusion of luxury without the price tag.
Is premium mediocre just for fashion? What is the problem with premium mediocre? Why do people purchase premium mediocre products? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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What are the health impacts of taking public transport?
Does true crime help us fall asleep?
What is goblin mode?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast: 22/10/2022
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Hypersexuality, overactive libido and sex addiction are just a few of many terms used to describe those who simply can’t seem to get enough when it comes to sex. According to UK-Rehab.com, it’s estimated that somewhere between 3% and 6% of adults in the country are addicted to sex.
It might be a hot topic these days, but the concept only really surfaced in the late 1970s. The rise of the internet and online pornography is said to have fueled the phenomenon. So what is a sex addict? According to Healthline.com, “A person with sex addiction may significantly alter their life and activities in order to perform sexual acts multiple times a day and are reportedly unable to control their behavior, despite severe negative consequences.”
How can you tell the difference between a healthy sexual appetite and a genuine sex addiction? How is sex addiction treated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Should you sleep with socks on?
How can I get the most out of daytime napping?
How quick is premature ejaculation?
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Anal sex has become more and more popular in recent years, and that’s true for young people in particular. In August 2022, The Guardian reported on a survey conducted by National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyle, which found that 28.5% of 16 to 24-year-olds were engaging in anal sex, up from a previous figure of just 12.5% from “recent decades”.
Anal sex doesn’t come without its risks though. For one thing, doing it unprotected carries significantly higher risks of sexually transmitted infection, including HIV. According to the NHS, that’s because “the lining of the anus is thin and can easily be damaged”.
What kind of other issues are we talking about? Why are more people having anal sex than before? What’s the safest way to have anal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations?
What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?
Is your employer tracking you while you work from home?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First Broadcast: 22/5/2024
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Surely nothing affects taste other than what you actually put in your mouth, right?! Well actually no, that’s not true - at least according to a study published in December 2022 in Food Quality and Preference. The researchers behind that found that the colour of our dishware might influence our perception of taste. And it’s not the first study of its kind; I’m going to tell you about other similar ones in just a moment.
Well, the Food Quality and Preference study was conducted by researchers at the University of Portsmouth . They gathered 47 students to participate, splitting them into two groups: picky and non-picky eaters.
That’s crazy! How did these studies work then? What other studies have been done in this area then? What’s the point of all this research? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Why are famous women being targeted by transvestigations?
What is premium mediocre - the illusion of luxury?
Is your employer tracking you while you work from home?
A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.
First Broadcast: 22/5/2024
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The British Expat Report 2024 from money transfer specialists Currencies Direct found that 23% of UK adults are considering moving abroad in the next five years. The most popular reasons cited for wanting to do so were to pursue a better quality of life, the cost of living crisis and (of course!) the weather.
But if you identify as LGBT, an additional consideration is of course finding a country where you know you’ll be accepted and able to live freely. In the middle of Pride month, let’s take a moment to consider which countries are best for LGBT people to move to.
How can you tell if a country is LGBT-friendly before moving there? So which country scored highest then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?
What are the dirtiest objects in your home?
Why do we get travel sick?
A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
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ollowing the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, her son Prince Charles became King at the age of 73. He inherited the many titles that his mother carried throughout her 70-year reign, one of which is the “Defender of the Faith”. That refers to his role as the supreme governor of the Church of England.
In 2009, the Church of England stated it had over 26 million baptised members accounting for nearly half of the population of England. It is also the mother church of the international Anglican Communion which is present around the world, particularly in Commonwealth countries like Canada, Australia and South Africa. The British monarch’s role as Defender of the Faith is mostly symbolic; in practice he has limited powers.
What is the monarch's role as head of the Church of England? How was the Church of England born? What is the Church of England religion like? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Why is black associated with grief?
Should you sleep with socks on?
How can I get the most out of daytime napping?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast: 26/10/2022
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The great un-retirement is a term that has been coined to explain the fact that people are working longer or even coming out of retirement completely to return to work. Find out why this is happening in this episode.
In a poll by Rest Less, a digital community that supports the over-50s, 32% of members said they would consider returning to work or that they were already working again. And statistics back this up. The Office for National Statistics reports that there are now more people aged 50 and older in work or looking for work than before the pandemic, while figures from the Centre for Ageing Better show that the number of people aged 65 or over entering the workforce rose by 173,000 in the first quarter of 2022.
Why are so many people coming out of retirement? What problems do older people face when looking for a job? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Why do we get addicted to social media?
What are the dangers of using Botox?
How can I wake up refreshed every morning?
A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.
First Broadcast: 24/10/2022
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According to The Sun, scientists say that “the average person in the UK now consumes more than eight kilograms of chemical additives every year.” Of course with that being an average figure, it can shoot up even further for those who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods.
If you’ve ever looked closely at ingredients lists on the packaging of food you buy in your supermarket, you’ll have noticed the E numbers by which additives can be recognised. Each category has its assigned E numbers. For example, colours are in the 100s, preservatives in the 200s and antioxidants in the 300s.
Aren’t additives banned? What are they actually used for? Why do additives have such a bad rap then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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How do I know if I'm addicted to sex?
Why does time go by faster with age?
Why should I eat more fermented foods?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
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To all our female listeners: have you ever been a victim of misogyny in the workplace? Sadly, the chances are you have, given that a 2022 survey by recruitment agency Randstad found that 72% of women have “encountered inappropriate behaviour from male colleagues”, while 67% had experienced some form of gender discrimination.
But there are some simple everyday actions that can help us to counter sexism at work, and social media has recently been rife with discussion of these so-called micro-feminist acts. So the trend really began taking off when American producer and host Ashley Chaney posted a clip on Tiktok in late March 2024, talking about a couple of her own favourite examples of microfeminism.
What kind of actions are we talking about? How did microfeminism come to be so popular on TikTok? What’s the point of microfeminism? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Is a white tongue unhealthy?
What is the great unretirement?
What are the risks of anal sex?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First Broadcast: 24/5/2024
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A white coating on the tongue can occur when your health is compromised, like during a cold or fever. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol, and too much sugar, coffee, tea, or dairy can also contribute to this by disrupting the balance of your oral microbiota or affecting saliva production.
In most cases, it’s an accumulation of bacteria and dead cells, a condition known as saburral tongue or white patches. This coating can often be removed by gently using a tongue scraper. However, other factors can lead to a thicker coating, localized patches, or even a metallic taste in the mouth.
What exactly causes the tongue to turn white? Could this be a sign of infection? What about other health implications? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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How can you manage your anger better?
What are the best holiday destinations?
How can you manage your anger better?
A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.
First Broadcast: 23/5/2024
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As summer approaches, a lot of people are hitting the gym with the goal of slimming down. Maybe you’re aiming to shed a few pounds and show off a toned figure at the beach. Naturally, the first reflex is often to hop on a treadmill or lift some weights. But here’s the thing: while exercise is great for you, it’s not always the most effective way to lose weight.
To lose fat, you have to burn more calories than you consume. Simple enough. But in reality, the bulk of your daily calorie burn comes from basic body functions, things like breathing, pumping blood, regulating temperature, and even thinking.
So does exercise burn more calories or not? So is exercise still worth it?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Is it good to have aches and pains after doing sport?
How can I improve my sporting performance through mental preparation?
What are the health impacts of taking public transport?
A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
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Bread has been a staple of the human diet for over 10,000 years, when our ancestors made flatbread by baking a mixture of flour and water in the sun.
To this day, the vast majority of us eat bread on a regular basis, and many of us eat it every day. But it’s been demonised to some extent in recent years, with many dieters saying it’s made up of “empty calories” and ditching it.
What is the nutritional makeup of bread? Brown bread is supposed to be the healthiest, isn’t it? How often should I eat bread? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism?
Is a white tongue unhealthy?
What is the great unretirement?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast: 12/04/2023
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Polycystic ovary syndrome, also called PCOS, is related to hormonal imbalances in women’s bodies. It’s the leading cause of fertility problems in women and affects one in ten women of childbearing age in the UK, according to the NHS. Despite that, there is very little awareness about the condition.
The most important thing there is to know about PCOS is that it leads to excessive production of androgen hormones, especially testosterone. High testosterone levels in women disrupt the ovarian cycle and, in particular, the development of fluid-filled sacs called follicles in the ovaries.
How does it affect the body, apart from causing cysts? Is the disease still understudied? Do we know why some women produce too many androgens? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism?
Is a white tongue unhealthy?
What is the great unretirement?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast: 04/04/2022
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According to the most recent data from the Office for National Statistics. For boys, the top name was Noah, which replaced Oliver from the previous year. For girls, the top name was Olivia, which remained the same for the sixth year in a row. Other popular names for boys included Henry, Arlo, Sebastian and Luca, while for girls, Freya, Florence, Willow and Alys were among the favourites.
There are many factors that can influence parents' choices, such as family traditions, personal preferences, cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, and even celebrities. For example, some parents may name their children after famous actors, singers, sports stars, or characters from books, movies, or TV shows.
What about uncommon names? Why do some parents opt for these unconventional names? What are the predictions for popular names in 2024? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Why is black associated with grief?
Should you sleep with socks on?
How can I get the most out of daytime napping?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast: 29/12/2023
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Olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, boasts a rich composition of essential fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with polyphenols. These antioxidants are celebrated for their role in decelerating cellular ageing. Fatty acids, a pivotal component of lipids, include some that our bodies cannot produce, underscoring the necessity of sourcing them from our diets.
Predominantly composed of omega-9, olive oil’s monounsaturated fatty acids are linked to a diminished risk of cardiovascular ailments. They are also known to lower LDL-cholesterol—the infamous ‘bad’ cholesterol—as well as the overall cholesterol levels in our bloodstream. Additionally, olive oil serves as a natural appetite suppressant, fostering a sense of fullness and aiding in the regulation of blood sugar levels.
Does all this mean that olive oil is calorie-free? How do I choose the right oil? And how do you store olive oil properly? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Could gamophobia be hurting your relationship?
How do I know when to end a friendship?
How often should I wash my hair?
A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.
First Broadcast: 11/6/2024
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Getting babies to sleep is big business, and a major source of stress for parents. There are many theories and methods: rock them, sing, let them cry it out. But now science has come to the rescue and we can finally put this question to bed. Hopefully.
According to a study published in September 2022 in Current Biology, “approximately 20%–30% of infants cry excessively and exhibit sleep difficulties for no apparent reason” which of course can be exhausting for most people but can become more serious in some cases. As the study points out, it causes “parental stress and even triggering impulsive child maltreatment in a small number of cases.” So finding a way to sooth babies is important.
What did the scientists discover? How did they come to these conclusions? So how do you get the baby to sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Can you train your brain like a muscle?
How often should you wash your jeans?
Should I walk 10000 steps a day?
A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.
First broadcast : 10/11/2022
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Of all the involuntary spasms the human body has, hiccuping is one of the most peculiar. Sure, it’s funny at first, and in particular if it’s happening to someone else rather than you. But it quickly gets annoying if it doesn’t go away!
There are two things to note when you have the hiccups. First, your respiratory muscles, and the diaphragm in particular, contract suddenly and push out air from within our lungs. Secondly, the epiglottis has a role to play. It can be found in the throat, and contracts, stopping air from entering. That’s what causes the vocal cords to vibrate, creating the distinctive hiccuping sound.
What’s the best way to avoid getting hiccups? How long can a bout of hiccuping last? What about all the home remedies you hear about for hiccuping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Does the G spot really exist?
Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?
What are the most popular and unusual baby names in the UK?
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast: 11/10/2022
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You're peacefully drifting off to sleep when suddenly you feel as if you're falling into a void and you startle awake. This rather unpleasant sensation is known as a ‘hypnic jerk’ and is a common occurrence. It is an involuntary muscle spasm, a bit like a hiccup, also known as ‘myoclonus’. Sometimes, this sensation is accompanied by the feeling or the dream that you are falling.
These twitches are your body’s bedtime quirks, popping up in the twilight zone of sleep – that light stage between being awake and snoozing soundly in deep sleep. They’re like an accidental alarm that can, annoyingly, snap us back to reality. As we drift off, our muscles take a breather, but our brain does a quick systems check to ensure everything’s alright, triggering that startling reflex.
What’s happening when we experience these sudden spasms? Can anything amplify this startling sensation? Should we be worried about these nighttime jolts? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Can you train your brain like a muscle?
How often should you wash your jeans?
Should I walk 10000 steps a day?
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