Do you really know?

What are happy hormones?

A recent scientific brief from the World Health Organisation, explained that anxiety and depression had increased by 25% worldwide over the first year of the Covid 19 pandemic. The massive rise was mostly down to social isolation and multiple stress factors like fear of infection and financial worries.  It’s important to know that we can actually control our mood to some extent. It’s possible to boost our so-called happy hormones in natural ways, by opting for specific foods, activities and behaviours. So how can we stimulate the production of these hormones and neurotransmitters? Why do they say that oxytocin is the love hormone? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠At which time of day do we burn the most calories?⁠ ⁠Why does the cold make us need to pee?⁠ ⁠How can I meditate without meditating?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 10/6/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?

Gary Chapman is the author of The Five Love Languages, a book first published in 1992 that outlines how people express and experience love. He argues that romantic miscommunications come about due to people expressing love to one another using different “languages”, and therefore struggle to understand one another. But, if you understand your own love language, you can ask for what you need and be in tune to the needs of your partner. According to Chapman, the different ways people can communicate their love is through; acts of service, gift-giving, physical touch, quality time, and words of affirmation. What are the 5 languages? Is there any science behind love languages? How does knowing the love languages help relationships? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is there really such a thing as love at first sight?⁠ ⁠Which foods can hurt your libido?⁠ ⁠How do I know if I sleepwalk?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 14/02/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the keto diet?

What is the keto diet? The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet which allegedly helps weight loss and fighting diseases such as diabetes, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and cancer. This diet is growing in popularity, but not without its risks.  The idea is simple enough. Fats, proteins and carbohydrates are the macronutrients that make up the major part of our diets. With the keto diet, you drastically reduce the amount of one of those three groups. Carbs are more or less banned. To make up for that, you consume fats in larger quantities, as much as 90% of your daily energy intake. So say goodbye to cakes, cereals and bananas; hello to butter, meat, avocado and vegetable oils. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for privacy and opt-out information. First Broadcast: 20/1/2020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it a bad idea to fall asleep in front of screens?

We’re surrounded by screens all day, right up until we go to bed. Our lives are intertwined with technology, from the smartphone alarms that wake us to the late-night emails we check. An Ifop study from April 2021 revealed a startling figure: 69% of those scrolling in bed battle with sleep disorders. And while we might think that a quick video or message thread could usher us into dreamland, the reality is, these habits impact both how quickly we fall asleep and the quality of our rest. You might have heard about the notorious blue light emitted by screens. It’s like an unwanted alarm for our bodies, tricking our brains into thinking it’s still daytime and halting the production of melatonin, our natural sleep-inducing hormone. But it’s not just about the light; a UK study by the University of Oxford from 2016 found that smartphone addiction is linked to poor sleep, regardless of how long we’re glued to the screens. In what ways do screens interfere with our sleep? Are there other consequences of dozing off to digital content? What’s the secret to a good night’s sleep in the screen-saturated world? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?⁠ ⁠What is binge eating disorder?⁠ ⁠How can I beat a hangover?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 25/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should you do after having unprotected sex?

It’s happened to most of us at least once. A condom breaks, it turns out the girl forgot to take her pill, or you got carried away and had sex even though you didn’t have any condoms. These things happen, but the aftermath can be anxiety-inducing for a number of reasons.  A World Health Organisation report from May 2024 said that sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis and syphilis in particular are on the rise. For example, the number of new syphilis cases among adults aged 15 to 49 increased from 7.1 million in 2020 to 8 million in 2022. The report suggested that a lack of screening was largely to blame. What are the other main types of STIs then? What about the risk of unwanted pregnancy? What’s the best way to protect myself? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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: 22/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can a messy desk help some people work better?

“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”. If you’re obsessed with having a tidy work environment, you may want to consider that that quote comes from none other than Albert Einstein, one of the most renowned geniuses in human history. Given that Mark Twain, Thomas Edison, and even Steve Jobs were also known for working in messy environments, you might be asking yourself whether it’s time to start letting your own desk get a little more cluttered. Have there been any studies on whether a messy or tidy desk is best? Why are some people messier than others to start with? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?⁠ ⁠What is coffee badging in the workplace?⁠ ⁠What is the placebo effect and how does it work?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 13/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is false memory syndrome?

Have you ever been sure about a memory only to be told you’ve got it wrong? It’s a common experience: you confidently recall a detail from the past, only for someone to insist it didn’t happen that way. Or maybe you’re convinced you saw something with your own eyes when in reality, you only heard about it repeatedly. These are examples of false memories. They don’t mean you’re lying; in fact, you probably have no idea the memory’s been altered. Why does our brain reshape memories in the first place? Does that mean memory-recovery techniques aren’t always reliable? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do children have imaginary friends? What are umbrella species? Why do we get travel sick? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is my circadian rhythm so important?

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can I save money on back-to-school supplies?

The start of any school year is always an emotionally charged time, whether you’re a child or an adult. But as a parent that excitement can quickly turn into stress and anxiety when money is tight.  In July 2024, retail marketing consultancy Gekko reported that UK parents were set to shell out an average of £452.40 per child on back-to-school supplies, which combined adds up to a whopping £2.3 billion at a national level. What are the most expensive back-to-school items then? It must be even harder in the middle of the cost-of-living crisis, mustn't it? Where are the best places to look for discounts? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Which colours go well together according to science?⁠ ⁠How can I get cheaper flight tickets?⁠ ⁠What does eating junk food do to our brains?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could brain dumping help you manage your anxiety?

Overthinking can be a real cause of anxiety for some people. Have you ever struggled to get to sleep at night with all the thoughts running through your head? Does my new boss like me? Am I even cut out for this job? My kid just brought home a bad report card; are they going through a rough patch, or is it a sign of something more serious? Basically, your mind goes into overdrive and you feel like there’s nothing you can do about it. After all, thinking is natural, isn’t it, so how are you supposed to just stop? Well if you’ve tried meditation and to-do-lists but found they just weren’t of any use, here’s a new approach that might help lighten your daily burdens: it’s called brain dumping.  Isn’t that just like writing a journal? Does it really work though? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could smartphone use be giving you text neck?

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?

Society’s beauty standards constantly evolve, and sometimes in surprising ways. The terms "rodent man" and "hot rodent man" have gone viral on TikTok, racking up millions of views.  And the roots of those terms are pretty literal - they refer to men whose facial features are reminiscent of rodents like mice, rats or hamsters. I know, it might not seem like the most flattering of comparisons to start with, but it seems like rodent men are genuinely becoming the latest kind of sex symbol. What does a "rodent man" look like then? Where did the term come from? Isn't calling someone a “hot rodent man” somewhat reductive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠ ⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠ ⁠Could smartphone use be giving you text neck?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 28/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should we all be working a 4 day week?

One of the unsuspected consequences of a global pandemic is a re-evaluation not only of how we work but what work means to us. For some the flexibility was a breath of fresh air, others missed the office and even the commute but with employee happiness more important than ever and people feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work the question of how to achieve a work-life balance has never been more important. One approach is the 4 day week. But how will they keep productivity the same? So how is it going so far? Could the 4 day week be the new normal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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 Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 27/8/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to do when you’re exhausted after your holidays?

It may come as a surprise, but for some, summer isn’t always a time for rest and recharging. Quite the opposite, in fact. This phenomenon, known as “mid-year crisis” or “summer burnout,” is a type of seasonal depression that occurs during the summer months. According to The Guardian newspaper, symptoms include drowsiness, lack of appetite, decreased libido and energy, and a general feeling of being overworked and tired. These feelings can occur during or after vacations, even after a period of rest. It's as if the positive effects expected from a holiday were totally ephemeral. Worse, some people feel more sensitive and irritable than before their break. What are the symptoms? How do you explain this seasonal crisis? But isn’t summer supposed to be special? `In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠ ⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠ ⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 3/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you change your body odour?

Much like your fingerprints, your body odour is totally unique to you. It varies from person to person based on the chemical makeup of their sweat, which, believe it or not, is actually odourless on its own. Sweat only starts to smell when it comes into contact with bacteria on our skin. Our distinct scent depends not just on this skin microbiome but also on factors like sex, age, genetics, and hormone levels. Our body odour can change at different times in our lives; for instance, during pregnancy due to hormonal shifts. What kind of foods could be impacting my body odour? What else can I do besides adapting my diet? What if I try all that and I still have BO? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Which foods change our body odour?⁠ ⁠What is Face Wine, a viral beauty product from Tiktok?⁠ ⁠Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to be a seenager?

You may have heard the term "seenager" being used lately. It's a new buzzword that describes a demographic group that's becoming increasingly important in our society. In simple terms, a seenager is a senior teenager. It refers to people aged 55 and over who are still young at heart and refuse to let their age define them. Seenagers are active, social, and engaged in their communities. They're not content to sit back and watch the world go by – they want to be a part of it. So why are we seeing more and more seenagers these days? What are some of the characteristics of a seenager? Why is it important to recognize and celebrate the seenager demographic? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are the biggest misconceptions on beating heatwaves?⁠ ⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys?⁠ ⁠Which foods should I avoid after their expiry date?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 17/05/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is sign singing?

Deafness is known for being an invisible disability, which can lead to exclusion and loneliness. According to a Human Rights Watch article from 2019, 70 million deaf people across the world use sign language to communicate. Well sign singers take that one step further, by adapting song lyrics into sign language for the deaf and hard of hearing. In addition to making entertainment more accessible to deaf people and the hard of hearing, this musical activity singing is also a form of artistic expression in its own right. Sign singing can be just as diverse as vocal singing, demonstrating great creativity. There are many different forms, like rap signing, slow signing and hard signing. How do sign singers translate music? Where does it come from? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are earworms, the songs we just can't get out of our heads?⁠ ⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠ ⁠Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 30/03/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the olive theory from Tiktok?

The olive theory actually started trending on Tiktok as of early 2023, leading younger generations to get familiar with How I Met Your Mother and one of its most popular relationship theories. At the time of recording, the #olivetheory hashtag has accrued over 130M views. Fans of 2000s sitcom How I Met Your Mother can no doubt remember how the main character Ted Mosby is a hopeless romantic, and spends the duration of the series searching for his soulmate. But only the most hardcore of fans will remember the very first episode of the Hulu series, when Ted introduces something called the olive theory when talking about relationships.  What on earth do olives have to do with romantic compatibility? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What’s the meaning of rizz, the 2023 word of the year?⁠ ⁠Can we really multitask effectively?⁠ ⁠What is the Honours list and who is on it this year?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 21/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is dissociative identity disorder?

Still to this day, this psychological condition is most often referred to by its previous name: multiple personality disorder. That’s in particular down to exaggerated representations in popular culture like books, TV or cinema. Some prominent examples are the story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho or, more recently, Split. Experts have criticised the use of DID as a plot device in such representations, saying they often confuse it with other disorders like psychosis or schizophrenia. They also perpetuate certain myths about people with mental illnesses. These include the idea that they are usually dangerous or have flamboyant personalities.  So what is DID really like then? Doesn’t that happen to everyone? Where does it come from? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Do superfoods actually work?⁠ ⁠Will Charles Bronson finally be freed?⁠ ⁠What is Bregret?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 19/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is environmental racism?

What is environmental racism? We’ve covered a lot of environmental issues on Do You Really Know? so regular listeners will be well aware of how the climate crisis is affecting the whole planet. But it’s important to also note how these problems don’t affect everyone equally. People in developing countries, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere, are already feeling the impact on their income, physical health and surrounding environment. That’s despite industrialised countries having contributed far more to global warming overall.  What kind of environmental problems are we talking about exactly? Do you have any concrete examples? What about on an international level? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!⁠ To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What are plant milks?⁠ ⁠Who is Scrooge McDuck?⁠ ⁠What is permafrost?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast : 12/4/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens in the brain when we lie?

Everyone has lied at least once in their life. But did you know that we lie at least once a day? This surprising conclusion comes from an American study published in 1996. The reasons behind our lies are quite intriguing. Often, we lie to protect the people we care about, this is known as a “white lie.” But that’s not the whole story. According to neuropsychologist and researcher Sylvie Chokron, lying is an incredibly complex cognitive process. When we lie, we activate multiple brain regions, including those responsible for language, creativity, memory, and self-control. Have we to be pretty clever to be a good liar? And which parts of the brain are affected when we lie? But why do we lie? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do some people believe in ghosts?⁠ ⁠How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?⁠ ⁠Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 19/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?

You might have seen this term on TikTok, Instagram or Pinterest, but do you really know what it means? ‘A Tomato Girl Summer’ is a retro trend inspired by Mediterranean living rather than actual tomatoes. It's about projecting the style and lifestyle of the region, wearing clothes that are comfortable and colourful, eating fresh and seasonal food, exploring new places, and having fun. What is the inspiration for this trend? How can I get the Tomato Girl look? What is Potato Girl Summer? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?⁠ ⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠ ⁠What is social jet lag?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 31/07/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to use less water?

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the alternatives to air conditioning?

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is sleeping in bad for your health?

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should my next holiday be a staycation?

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 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it bad to drink water with a meal?

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is chemical submission?

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is sexsomnia?

We all know someone who talks in their sleep, or occasionally sleepwalks around the house, perhaps even heading to the kitchen to prepare a nighttime snack. These kinds of episodes aren’t especially rare. But some forms are relatively unknown, one of which is sexsomnia. It’s a form of parasomnia, which means undesirable behaviour which occurs while falling asleep, during sleep, or while waking up. As you may have guessed from the name, sexsomnia consists of sexual activity, ranging from aroused moaning to exhibitionism, masturbation, fondling or even penetration. Just like with sleepwalking, a person with sexsomnia usually has no recollection of their acts the next day. It must be pretty rare to suffer from sexsomnia, mustn’t it? Does sexsomnia affect certain groups of people more than others? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is a frenemy?⁠ ⁠Which colours go well together according to science?⁠ ⁠Why is sitting with your legs crossed bad?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 19/8/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you be reducing salt in your diet?

Salt is a common ingredient in many foods, and it’s essential for our health. Salt is made up of sodium and chloride, two minerals that help regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, nerve and muscle function.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adults should consume less than 5 grams of salt per day, which is equivalent to about one teaspoon. However, most people eat more than that. But how much salt do we need, and how much do we actually consume? What happens if we eat too much salt? Does that mean we should avoid salt altogether? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What’s the meaning of rizz, the 2023 word of the year?⁠ ⁠Can we really multitask effectively?⁠ ⁠What is the Honours list and who is on it this year?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 14/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices