You’re standing or sitting perfectly still, but yet you feel like everything is spinning around you, as if you were on a theme park ride. You’ve been getting nausea and throwing up too. Well, the chances are you’re suffering from vertigo. 

According to the NHS: "Vertigo can also feel like you're being pulled, tilted, or pushed to one side…[and is] often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, problems with balance, or difficulty moving." The causes can be varied, but generally speaking, vertigo is a balance disorder. Our balance system relies on information from many different organs and tissues within the body, including the eyes and ears for example.

Do we know what causes vertigo? Is having true vertigo serious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 13/3/2023

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Not everyone has the same relationship with social contact. Introverts, for example, recharge by spending time alone. Meanwhile extroverts get their energy from being around other people.

But here’s the thing: being introverted or enjoying solitude isn’t the same as being lonely. Loneliness can actually become painful, and even harmful, when it drags on for too long.

What happens when loneliness becomes chronic then? How does that work then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?

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Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Making a slip-up at work might not seem like a big deal most of the time, but on occasion it can lead to disappointment and frustration. And no matter how careful we try to be, all it takes is a moment of distraction or a misunderstanding, and boom – mistake made. 

The thing is it happens to all of us, every day. Posting on Linkedin in 2016, Leading Edge Safety Systems CEO Graham Edkins wrote that “regardless of the activity or task being conducted, humans make between 3-6 errors per hour.” 

What’s the best way to deal with all these mistakes then? What do the other two As stand for then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠

⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠

⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 9/2/2024.

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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!

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⁠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

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With the warmer weather that summer brings, it’s especially important to be aware of the best techniques for freezing food before it goes bad. This ensures food safety and minimises waste. Furthermore, proper freezing techniques help preserve the taste, texture, and nutritional value of the food.

You might think it’s as simple as bunging something in the freezer and leaving it there for as long as you want, but actually there are a number of finer points to bear in mind, which many people are unaware of. Fear not though, as usual we've got you covered. Get ready to beat the heat and become a food freezing expert. Let's jump right in!

Is it OK to freeze something that has already thawed ? What’s the ideal temperature for maintaining a freezer ? Are there any food items that are not suitable for freezing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Why do women live longer than men?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Does money really make us happy?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 19/7/2023

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As much as society might tell us the opposite, sex isn't actually always about pleasure. And that's especially true for men affected by the condition we're going to talk about today. It's known as postorgasmic illness syndrome, or POIS for short, and it's considered a rare disease.

According to a review published in Sexual Medicine Reviews journal in 2018, there were only 50 recorded diagnoses, but a more recent article on MedPagetoday.com suggests it may actually be more common than we think, and simply underreported. Let's delve a little deeper.

What kind of symptoms do those men get? Do we know what causes it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How has Taylor Swift changed USA?⁠

⁠What is the triangular theory of love?⁠

Where does the old cat lady stereotype come from?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 28/4/2025

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What is a tumour?

The word tumour comes directly from the Latin word for “swelling”. A tumour appears when a group of cells multiply and form a mass. Even though some tumours are malignant, or cancerous, most are actually benign, or non-cancerous. When normal cells multiply and remain localized, there’s nothing to worry about. These can be, for example, moles or warts.

Can benign tumours develop anywhere in the body? What about malignant ones? How do you diagnose a malignant tumour? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠

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⁠What is intersectionality?⁠

⁠What is Galentine's Day?⁠

⁠What is Pokémon?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 12/2/2022

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During winter, we tend to huddle indoors in an understandable bid to stay warm. But while this makes for a cosy setting, it also becomes a major breeding ground for virus transmission. The dry air in offices, public transport and our homes can strip the moisture from our nasal passages, leaving us more susceptible to infections.

The nose, mouth, and eyes serve as the primary gateways for viruses to enter the body. Unlike bacteria, which can be effectively combated with antibiotics, viruses thrive due to how hey siphon energy from host cells. When our initial immune response falls short, viruses infiltrate our bodies while our white blood cells kick into gear, producing antibodies.

Do antibodies always do the trick? What about stomach bugs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How can I stop being a people pleaser?⁠

⁠Does our personality change when we speak in another language?⁠

⁠How can I best preserve food in my freezer ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 7/2/2024

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The idea that light-colored eyes are generally more fragile is pretty widespread. They’re less resistant to sunlight and require more protection. According to Medical News Today, it’s estimated that around 8-10% of people in the world have blue eyes.

When our eyes are open, rays of light pass through the pupil, the black opening in the center of the iris. As you may know, the pupil dilates when it’s dark and contracts in bright light. When light rays strike the retina, they’re captured by photoreceptor cells like rod cells, which are involved in night vision and cone cells that enable color vision, among other things.

What’s the function of the iris ? Is sunlight dangerous for the eyes? Is wearing sunglasses enough to protect my eyes ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the olive theory from Tiktok?⁠

⁠How does the vagus nerve affect your health?⁠

⁠What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?⁠

A podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 24/6/2023

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According to UK charity The Men’s Health Forum, two thirds of all men are affected by male pattern baldness in their lifetime. That won’t be a surprise to anyone, but would you have guessed that an estimated 50% of women also experience noticeable hair loss according to the Cleveland Clinic.

We actually have around 100,000 hair follicles on our head, of which we lose between 50 and 100 every day, completely naturally. Hair loss isn’t usually any cause for real concern on its own, but of course it can be caused by cancer treatment. Even if a person’s health isn’t affected by their hair loss, It can still be an upsetting experience. Some types of hair loss are temporary. This can happen when a person has an iron deficiency, is stressed or loses weight suddenly due to a restrictive diet for example.

Isn’t hair loss mostly hereditary? Are there any ways of stopping it? What about hair transplants? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠

⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠

⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 24/2/2023

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