We've all experienced that strange sensation of stepping out of the bath or swimming pool, and noticing grooves which have formed on the tips of our fingers. Have you ever wondered why that happens? It's not just because our skin absorbs water and swells up, as you might think. It's actually also down to our nervous system being at work, causing our blood vessels to constrict.

So, what's happening is that the blood vessels in our fingers narrow down, making our fingers shrink in size, while the skin remains the same. As a result, the skin wrinkles and those grooves appear. It's all controlled by our nervous system.

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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 ?

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In Tim Burton’s 2004 film “The Corpse Bride,” groom to be Victor, rehearses his wedding vows in the forest to calm his anxiety. However, he mistakenly slips the ring onto what he thinks is a tree branch but is actually the finger of Emily, the corpse of a mysterious young woman in a bridal gown. Victor then finds himself immersed in the colorful and joyful world of the dead. But it is not just fairy stories or horror movies that are interested in zombies and the dead returning to the world of the living psychiatrists are as well.  

Cotard’s syndrome, also known as the ‘living dead syndrome’ is named after Jules Cotard, a 19th-century French neurologist who identified this disorder. Patients feel like wandering corpses, empty shells, convinced they are on the border between life and death.

Immortality? Even though the patients believe they are dead? Is this syndrome common? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Covid allowed many people to work from home for the first time and created a world where more flexible, hybrid working, mixing office work and working from home is now possible. But there are things to keep in mind to optimise this type of experience

According to Prof Jonathan Trevor at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School he suggests that it is better to match the task to the environment rather than following a strict schedule. He found that focused creative tasks, such as designing a brochure, can be easily done from home as they require little teamwork.

Should you stick to a set schedule? How can you build team spirit? How can you create balance between home life and office life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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First broadcast: 28/03/2023

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According to Mental Health UK, nearly one in five people in the country don’t get enough sleep. We’ve talked about various types of sleep disorder in the past on Do You Really Know and the link between good sleep and good health is well established.

Many people turn to sleeping pills, but there’s a totally natural alternative which may actually yield better results.

What's that? Why is sex so beneficial then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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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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First broadcast: 13/03/2023

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Discovering your first grey hair can be quite the shock. After all, it marks the onset of an irreversible change. And the fact that it’s a natural process is often of little consolation. 

The culprits, if you want to think about it like that, behind our hair turning grey are the melanocytes contained in each of our hair follicles. These cells contain melanin, which is the natural pigment responsible for our hair colour, whether that be brown, blonde, black or ginger. 

Are you saying that pulling out single grey hairs is pointless then? Why do some people get their first grey hair at 50 while for others it happens as early as 20? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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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!

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In this age of responsible and measured consumption, we’re tending to turn more and more towards products with a long lifespan and a good guarantee. In fact, you’ve probably already seen this on a cast-iron saucepan, a bicycle or even household appliances, promising a lifetime guarantee. But the terms and conditions of this promise are not always very clear.

Therefore, it’s important to understand the difference between a genuine and a fake lifetime guarantee, and how to spot the signs of trust and transparency from brands. 

What does it mean legally speaking? Can I have my product repaired until I die? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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