Water footprint matters because scientists have calculated that the climate crisis makes drought 20 times more likely, while the UN predicts that demand for fresh water will exceed supply by 40% by 2030. 

You might think that you only use water when you drink, cook, wash, or flush the loo, but actually, you use much more water than that. According to Water UK, the average person in the UK uses 142 litres per day. That’s the amount of water that is needed to produce the food, clothes, and other products that you consume.

How can you reduce your water footprint? 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 Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 3/10/2023

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As summers get hotter, more and more people are turning to air conditioning to cool down buildings and vehicles. Not only does it make us more comfortable and productive, and can also save lives; after all, in the US, extreme heat is the single deadliest form of extreme weather.

But air conditioning has some drawbacks, such as high energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and indoor air pollution. Air conditioning can also make us less tolerant of heat. 

Who has access to air conditioning? What are the impacts of air conditioning on the environment? What are some alternatives to air conditioning? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is misogynoir?⁠

⁠Can I reuse sunscreen from one year to the next?⁠

⁠How to discard emotional baggage?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 17/8/2023

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I don’t know about you but for me not having to set an alarm on a Saturday or Sunday morning is really one of life’s simple pleasures. With my packed work schedule and family life, I often don’t end up getting as much sleep as I need during the week.

So it’s really tempting to try to catch up on that sleep debt over the weekend. But then I heard about these studies that have shown that weekend lie-ins can actually be harmful to human health.

What kind of harm are we talking about? Like jet lag from flying? What’s the best way to make up for lost sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?⁠

⁠Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?⁠

⁠Does sex help us to sleep better?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 25/9/2024

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A report from CyberCrew revealed how UK residents spend an average of 110 minutes per day on social media. Many of us start scrolling before we’ve even got out of bed in the morning, in an almost automatic way.

Social networks can have a similar effect on the brain to certain addictive substances. According to Healthline.com, they stimulate the brain’s reward system. When you log in to your favorite social media platform, you get a burst of dopamine, a chemical that makes you feel good and motivates you to seek more of the same stimulus.

Why do we end up scrolling on Tiktok and Instagram for hours on? How does it work in concrete terms? Is it fair to say that social networks were designed to be addictive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠What is house hushing?⁠

⁠What is a caffè sospeso?⁠

⁠Why do my eyelids twitch when I’m tired?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 12/05/2023

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May 29th was Spring Bank Holiday in UK. Going on holiday is cool, but not always within reach for everyone. It requires time, as you may need to get your leave request approved by your employer, and money. In recent years, a new kind of holiday has been catching on: the staycation.

It generally refers to a trip which doesn’t require any overnight accommodation. The idea comes from the United States and really took off following the financial crisis from 2007 onwards. Middle class Americans no longer had the means to go on holiday, so they got creative. The idea then spread to Europe, and more specifically the UK, in 2009, when currency exchange rates became unfavourable.

Isn’t that kind of the opposite of a holiday? Is it really possible to relax while surrounded by reminders of work and stress? How has the staycation concept evolved in the last few years? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

Date of first release : 16th of August, 2022

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⁠Why are we obsessed with presenteeism?⁠

⁠What is the snowball method of paying back debt?⁠

⁠What is Face Wine, a viral beauty product from Tiktok?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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It's often said that drinking water while eating can make the stomach swell, causing bloating. But in reality, there are no studies to back that up. Similarly, drinking or avoiding drinking while eating also has no impact on the effectiveness of digestive juices or on any supposed difficulty in secreting them and therefore on digestion.

We know that that water helps soften food boluses being digested by the body. A bolus is a ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in the mouth when we chew. Water also has the advantage of curbing hunger, thereby regulating our appetite. 

What do we know for sure about drinking water with meals? When is the best time of day to drink water? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do some people sleep with their mouths open?⁠

⁠How can you avoid bed bugs when you travel?⁠

⁠What is microwork?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

First Broadcast : 16/10/2023

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If there’s one unpleasant feeling we’re all familiar with, it’s tiredness. At the start of the new school year, it can be particularly prevalent as you get back into the swing of things after the holidays or rush back to work.

According to researchers at Harvard Medical School, fatigue can be classified into three types: Physical fatigue: a lack of strength and endurance, mental fatigue: increased reaction time and reduced concentration and Emotional fatigue: a form of mental fogginess.

Is it serious to be tired from time to time? What can you do to balance your energy intake and expenditure? Is there any tip ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠Why do my eyelids twitch when I’m tired?⁠

⁠What is the coffee cup test in job interviews?⁠

⁠Can a messy desk help some people work better?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 26/9/2024

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Does that ring a bell? How many of you spent hours in front of the Smurfs as children? We’re sure you remember the smiley little girl with blond hair, a white dress and high heels.

In case your memory has faded, in the wonderful world of the Smurfs, Smurfette is created by the evil wizard Gargamel to sow discord! How curious that the role of agitator is reserved for a female character... Add to that the fact that the Smurfville population is exclusively male, until the arrival of the lone Smurfette. That’s where the idea of the Smurfette Principle comes from. It’s mainly to do with the overrepresentation of male figures as protagonists in works of fiction, to the detriment of female characters.

How can you base a whole theory on a single cartoon? What’s wrong with that? It’s fiction after all and fiction can write its own rules, can’t it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?⁠

⁠Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?⁠

⁠How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 12/6/2021

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You may have seen headlines in recent weeks about a deeply shocking French court case. A man has admitted drugging his wife with powerful sedatives over a period of a decade and inviting as many as 80 local men to rape her during that time. 

Due to the effects of the drugs she had been subjected to, the woman Gisèle Pélicot, had no idea of what was happening to her. The case has led to increased awareness of chemical submission, which is a type of drug-facilitated crime. It’s defined by the Spanish Journal of Legal Medicine as “the use of chemical substances to manipulate the will of a person, producing incapacity or unconsciousness that facilitates criminal action.”

Is that like spiking drinks with GHB? How should I respond if I witness or suspect chemical submission? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?⁠

⁠What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug?⁠

⁠What happens in the brain when we lie?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 27/9/2024

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A comfy mattress, be it firm or soft, and a good pillow are all essential for a good night’s sleep but increasingly people are also buying weighted blankets to help them relax. A weighted blanket is exactly what it sounds like, a blanket that is heavier than your usual duvet.

They are normally filled with either plastic pellets or glass beads and their extra weight is designed to provide a light pressure that has a therapeutic effect, like being held, which for some, leads to a sense of calm, reduced anxiety and better sleep. Sensory integration theory suggests that deep pressure can have a calming effect on the nervous system which can help with a host of anxiety issues, troubled sleep, insomnia, restless leg syndrome and can even help calm people with an autism spectrum disorder.

What is a weighted blanket and how does it work? What are the benefits of a weighted blanket? Are there any concerns about weighted blankets? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the internet of senses?⁠

⁠What is goblin mode?⁠

⁠What should I eat before going to bed?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

First Broadcast : 10/1/2023

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