If your partner is constantly snoring, hogging the blanket, or tossing and turning every five minutes, and you're finding it increasingly challenging to share a bed, know that you're not alone. A 2017 study revealed that while 50% of those surveyed claim to sleep as a couple, 41% prefer solo slumber, and 54% feel sleep-deprived.

There are some tricks to make co-sleeping more manageable. First off, it's crucial to pick the right bed. Mattresses now come in a much wider range of sizes than before. The bigger the bed, the more comfortable you'll both be. A 2012 study by the Bedding Association found that couples switching to 160 by 200 cm beds experienced a 15% increase in sleep time. For partners who move a lot during the night, twin beds could be a solution - two single beds pushed together allow for personal space while sharing a room. That will significantly help preserve your sleep if your partner tends to have restless sleep.

And what if my other half is a blanket thief? Now, what if your partner has nightmares or shouts in their sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 3/12/2023

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"There are way easier places to work, but nobody ever changed the world on 40 hours a week." That’s exactly what Elon Musk tweeted in November 2018, as part of a call for new talent to join his companies. The post went viral, leading to a lot of people critiquing Musk's take on work and merit. Despite the criticism he faced, a lot of people, and followers of hustle culture in particular, stood firmly behind him.

Hustle culture essentially glorifies putting in excessive effort at work, often at the expense of health and personal relationships. In this mindset, our identity becomes intertwined with our work role, with work being seen not as a means to a comfortable life but as an end in itself.

When did the trend of hustle culture really kick off? Is there a shift happening? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can I avoid falling victim to roaching?

What are the dangers with being overly perfectionist?

What is the Mandela Effect?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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In January 2024, the renowned French perfumery Guerlain is set to unveil a groundbreaking range of products inspired by quantum physics. Their marketing promises a revolutionary approach to skincare, stating: "After 20 years’ research, Guerlain has created Orchidée Impériale Gold Nobile, revealing a new cosmetic rejuvenation pathway for skin, born of quantum science.".

In layman’s terms, Guerlain claims to have unlocked the secret to anti-aging with its new quantum cream. However, the scientific community has raised concerns about the misuse of scientific terminology

How widespread is this phenomenon? So, what exactly is quantum medicine? Why is quantum physics part of this conversation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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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 Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 4/7/2024

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Hay fever already affects around 20% of people in the UK—and that number is expected to rise sharply. A 2024 University of Manchester study found that cases have increased by 33% in the last 20 years, a trend driven in part by climate change, along with urbanisation and pollution.

The World Health Organization now classifies allergies as a global health concern, predicting that by 2050, half of the EU’s population could suffer from chronic allergies. Why? Rising CO₂ levels are fueling pollen production, and shifting seasons are extending the pollen calendar, making allergy risks more intense and longer-lasting.

But are people in cities more at risk than those in the countryside? And what can you do to protect yourself from worsening symptoms?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is binge eating disorder?

Should I quit air travel to save the planet?

What are the most common sexual kinks?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Climate refugees, or climate migrants, are people forced away from their homes due to sudden or gradual alterations in their natural environment. We’re talking about sea-level rise, extreme weather events, drought and water scarcity for example. They are also referred to as displaced people. According to a report by the European Commission on Migration, each year, an average of 30 million people are displaced due to environmental degradation. 

Which NGOs are present in Somaliland? To what extent is climate migration a global phenomenon? What happens to climate refugees when they leave their homes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Has the climate breakdown really begun?

How will our bodies adapt to climate change?

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

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 17/1/2022

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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!

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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

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Ever had that moment when you're relishing a juicy fig, and someone drops the bomb that you might be chowing down on a wasp? Surprising as it sounds, it's true. Fig wasps do their thing by pollinating figs from the inside, but unfortunately, they sometimes get stuck in there! Now, bear in mind, these wasps are tiny, at around 1 to 2 mm tiny, so you won't notice them when you take a bite. But, let's switch gears from figs and delve into what makes a fruit not quite as vegan as you might think.

There are some steadfast rules for those rocking the vegan lifestyle: no animal flesh, no by-products from livestock like milk, eggs, cheese, or honey, and definitely no additives like E120, a colorant made from insects. That's the universal baseline. Beyond that, depending on personal beliefs, some might steer clear of non-organic or environmentally questionable items.

What about fruits that don't quite fit the vegan bill? How do I know if this is the case in my supermarket? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What's really in vegan meat substitutes?

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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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You’ve no doubt heard references to the existence of body clocks, and it’s no surprise because all of our bodily functions are regulated by the circadian system. To put it simply, our circadian rhythms optimise bodily functions. In this episode, we explain why it is important.

They are managed by a master clock known as the circadian pacemaker which is formed of around 20,000 neurons. It’s situated in the brain, more specifically in the hypothalamus. The sleep-wake cycle is an obvious example of a circadian rhythm. But these cycles help many other systems to function too, like hunger, organ activity, memory consolidation and pain perception. The word “circadian” actually comes from the Latin “circa diem”, meaning “around a day”.

What are the dangers of a disrupted circadian rhythm? What’s the best way to stop circadian rhythms from getting disrupted? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath?

Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?

How can heatwaves impact our mental health?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 28/10/22

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You may remember that we talked about the Great Resignation a little while back on Do You Really Know. The trend saw millions of workers across the US quit their jobs in 2021 and 2022 in particular, with a similar pattern being seen in other Western countries too.

Well it might have seemed like a great idea at the time for a lot of those resignees, but it hasn’t been all rosy for some of them since. A 2023 survey by American HR solutions provider Paychex suggested that as many as 80% of workers who quit during the Great Resignation already regretted their decision to do so.

There’s always a good reason for having left a job though, isn’t there? Surely, it’s better to leave the past in the past?! Is the boomeranging trend really that common? What do employers stand to gain from taking back boomerang employees?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is auto-brewery syndrome?

What are five foods that make us happy?

What is the Queer movement?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 21/6/2024

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Most of us have to go through a painful breakup at some point in our life. Even if you thought you’d found your soulmate, started planning a grand future together and so on, sometimes things simply don’t work out.

Maybe your partner ended it unexpectedly, or maybe you did so yourself. But one question that often rears its head is whether it’s a good idea to remain friends after the breakup. It might be tempting at the start in particular, to avoid completely cutting an important person out of your life, especially if the friendship is authentic. 

How can you tell if staying friends is really possible? Is it OK if I just don’t want to remain friends at all? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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