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YouGov data from 2019 showed that 49% of Brits shower once per day, while 20% do so 4 to 6 times per week. And 6% even shower more than once per day! That’s despite dermatologists saying that we don’t really need to shower every day.

According to health professionals, both routines come with certain benefits. You might want to know the pros and cons of each option. For example, a morning shower can wake you up and boost your creativity for the day ahead.

What about evening showers then? So, does the evening shower win? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠What is wellness syndrome?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What are subway shirts, the viral anti-harassment trend?⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 12/6/2023

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Natural disasters lead to damaged property, loss of life, psychological trauma, displaced individuals and families, among other consequences. According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the number of natural disasters has increased five times since 1970.

Researchers from all over the whole world have dedicated their careers to studying natural disasters. And they all agree on one thing. The poorer people are, the more likely they are to suffer the consequences. There’s a bitter irony to the fact that countries that have contributed the least to climate change are being hit the hardest by climate-related events. 

Are there any figures to back that up? Are there differences within a single country? What about other forms of inequality? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What is Truth Social?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What is the Karpman drama triangle?⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast : 9/11/2022

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A lot has changed in the workplace since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Companies have had to figure out how to best manage remote work for their employees, all the while supporting their career development and helping them feel more satisfied at work.

Well, the concept we’re going to talk about today may be just what’s needed to address those challenges. It’s a modern HR strategy known as job enrichment and basically, it means making an employee’s role more fulfilling.

How can companies do that ? What does this all mean in an actual job though? Are protein bars really worth it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠What is microwork?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What is the best time of year to find work?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Can a messy desk help some people work better?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 16/10/2024

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We've all been there. You wake up in the middle of the night and simply can’t get back to sleep, no matter how hard you try to relax. Suddenly, a problem that seemed insignificant earlier feels enormous.

You overthink it and imagine the worst. Then morning arrives, and you realise you’d blown it out of all proportion.It’s a very common experience: anxious, irrational thoughts can feel much more intrusive at night.

But why does our brain react this way? Does this phenomenon have a name? What can I do to get a more peaceful night's rest then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Which foods will help you get a good night's sleep?

Is sleeping less than 6 hours a night the equivalent to being drunk?

How can I free myself from negative thoughts?

A Bababam Originals podcast.

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Eating a healthy diet that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fish can help you keep your brain in tip-top shape. There are plenty of brain boosting foods but here are five that you might want to start including. 

First of all, oily fish. When people talk about brain foods this is often at the top of the list. This type of fish includes salmon, trout, tuna, herring, and sardines, all of which are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are a major building block of the brain, and they play a role in sharpening memory and improving mood, as well as protecting your brain against cognitive decline. 

What if you do not eat fish? What foods are good for memory? What’s an all round good food for the brain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why does the year begin on January 1st?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 27/6/2023

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Over the course of our lifetime, we around 34,000 litres of urine, according to Business Insider. Urine evacuates the nitrogen-containing waste produced by the organs and expelled into the blood, like urea and uric acid for example. It's also made up of water and mineral salts. It tends to be a clear shade of yellow, ranging from pale to dark at different times of the day.

Nevertheless, our pee can come in as many as ten different shades, which can on occasion lead to unpleasant surprises when going to the bathroom. Some are due to what we eat and drink, while others are caused by health conditions like urinary infections, diabetes or kidney stones. As we approach World Kidney Day, which falls on 9th March every year, let’s take a moment to go through all those various colours and what they may mean from a health perspective.

To start out, why is it yellow most of the time? What are the oddest colours urine can take on? What if the colour doesn’t go back to normal? 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 Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 6/3/23

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Although it is quite usual to find insects in markets in both Africa and Asia it is rather more unusual for people in the West to eat them.

However, with increased awareness of animal welfare and environmental concerns around eating meat people are beginning to think more seriously about insects as food rather than something to be swatted. The problem is that a lot of people find eating bugs pretty off putting, but now scientists have discovered that mealworms, traditionally used as pet food or as bait for fishing, have a rather meat-like flavour when cooked with sugar and could maybe offer new hope to the insects-as-food debate.

What are the benefits of eating insects? What are the disadvantages of eating meat? So will we be seeing insects in supermarkets soon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

Date of first release : 27 septembre 2022

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⁠⁠⁠Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First Broadcast: 14/1/2025

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Young people have much less of an appetite for sex these days, it seems. The phenomenon has been labelled a “sex recession” in the media and terms like “puriteens” have emerged to describe sex-shy youngsters. 

Studies have backed up the idea of a sex recession too. One published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior journal in November 2021 found that the proportion of adolescents reporting no sexual activity is on the rise.

What factors explain the celibacy trend? Sex positivity seemed to be all the rage these days, what happened to that? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is a faecal transplant?⁠

⁠How can I relax my brain while on holiday?⁠

⁠What is a ‘lazy girl’ job?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 11/8/2023

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Have you ever noticed how revisiting films from your childhood, listening to old tunes, or flipping through cherished books can bring on a certain sense of solace. Your past is intricately woven into your present; it shapes who you are and influences the person you go on to become.

With its comforting embrace of fond memories, nostalgia seems to breathe new life into past moments, giving us a boost.

What actually happens in our brains when we get nostalgic then? Is nostalgia always good for us then? 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?

First Broadcast: 18/2/2024

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Whether it’s out of necessity or for enjoyment, lubricant helps a lot of people in their sex lives. According to The Cleveland Clinic: “Around 17% of people assigned female at birth (AFAB) age 18 to 50 report problems with vaginal dryness during sex, even before menopause takes place.” And that figure increases to 50% after menopause.

There are a number of factors that can contribute to insufficient lubrication. These include certain hormonal contraceptives, medications, conditions like diabetes, or pregnancy and breastfeeding. 

What’s the actual purpose of lubricant? Do lubricants actually enhance sexual pleasure though? How would I go about choosing the right one? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠What is sexsomnia?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What's the best time of day to have sex?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 2/10/2024

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