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One of the biggest indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that on people’s mental health. Limited social interactions have led to feelings of loneliness increasing for many, all across the world. In light of this, it comes as no surprise that people have been actively seeking friendships and connections with others more than ever before. Data from Tinder suggests that the average number of conversations, and the average length of conversations, increased during lockdown. What are some examples? How do these friendship apps work? Why do people use friendship apps? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : August 22nd, 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : What 5 foods can improve brain performance? How have Pride Parades evolved over the last 50 years? Why do we put on weight when in a relationship? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Public urination has long been a nuisance in the United Kingdom, as it is in many other countries. But it’s really gotten worse in the last few years, and that’s down to the Covid-19 crisis in particular. British authorities decided to close public toilets for hygiene reasons. And that’s actually exacerbated a longer-term trend, which has seen around 50% of public toilets closed in the last decade, according to the managing director of the British Toilet Association, as quoted by The Guardian. And public toileting is actually a health problem in itself. After all, urine can erode buildings and create pollution. It’s prompted cities around the world to clamp down, in a phenomenon media outlets have playfully labelled the “war on wee”. What are authorities doing to deter people? What creative solutions have been seen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why do players have to wear white at Wimbledon? What is domotics, the technology behind smart homes? What is Lima Syndrome? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, dating back to 1877. It is also one of the few sporting events that has a strict dress code for players: they must wear almost entirely white clothing and shoes. This is one of the most famous traditions of Wimbledon, dating back to the late 19th century. Some people think that it has to do with etiquette and tradition, as tennis was originally a sport for the upper class in Britain. But is that really the case? What are the rules for players? What should spectators wear at Wimbledon? What is the dress code for the royal box at Wimbledon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! o listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What 5 foods can improve brain performance? Why do we put on weight when in a relationship? How can I save on my water bill? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have heard of Stockholm Syndrome, which is when a hostage or a victim develops a positive bond with their captor or abuser. But did you know that there is an opposite of Stockholm Syndrome, which sees that dynamic flipped? It’s called Lima Syndrome. The rare and intriguing phenomenon is named after the Peruvian capital city of Lima. It emerged in the context of a turbulent period in Peruvian history. Lima Syndrome isn’t necessarily a pathological condition, but it highlights the complexity of human emotions and the power dynamics at play in hostage situations. Where does the name come from? When did we first observe this syndrome ? Why does it happen? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What 5 foods can improve brain performance? Why do we put on weight when in a relationship? How can I save on my water bill? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever had a “conversation” with Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa, you may well have been using a domotics system, without necessarily knowing what that means. The term refers to the use of robotic technology and electronic systems for controlling home appliances and devices. It’s also known as home automation, or simply a “smart home”. And indeed the use of smart home devices has really taken off in the last decade or so. Devices like smart thermostats, security systems, intelligent lights and smart appliances have become more and more common. According to data shared by Finbold in 2021, 24.9% of internet users in the UK said they owned smart home devices. That figure was almost double the global average. Where did domotics come from? What are the main benefits? Are domotics systems expensive? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What 5 foods can improve brain performance? Why do we put on weight when in a relationship? How can I save on my water bill? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do we put on weight when in a relationship? How can I save on my water bill? Are blue eyes really more sensitive to light? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In cities across the world, Pride Parades take place in late June and early July, with the London 2023 event set for 1st July. They bring together thousands of people and give visibility to the LGBTQ+ struggle. These events have consistently grown and spread to new places after first taking place in June 1970. They’re also known as pride marches or festivals. How did Pride marches first begin? What are the events like? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : July 2nd, 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why do we put on weight when in a relationship? How can I save on my water bill? Aquamation : what are the advantages of being buried in water? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The subject of today’s episode is something that’s happened to many of us. You meet someone special, start spending a lot of time together and gradually fall in love. You go out for romantic dinners, you order takeout and watch Netflix on the couch. You’re so caught up feeling happy and comfortable with your partner, that you don't worry too much about your appearance. Research has suggested that relationship weight gain is a real thing. A 2013 survey by Diet Chef found that over 60% of us put on weight when in a comfortable relationship. SON - augmentation It's not just because we eat more or exercise less. There are actually several factors that can contribute to the phenomenon What happened ? What are the best ways of preventing or reversing relationship weight gain? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking? Is using deodorant safe? Could slow living make me happier? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have some exciting news: our brand-new format, 'Love Me Love Me Not,' is now fully available on all listening platforms. We invite you to enjoy the episodes and explore the intricacies of love. Whether real or fictional, discover the behind-the-scenes of the most iconic love stories in our world. Step into the backstage of these seemingly "glamorous" relationships that can sometimes prove to be much more complex. "Love me, love me not" explores love and disillusionment: a meeting, a spark... and then the flaw, and perhaps the breakup. From the legendary affair between Marilyn Monroe and President Kennedy to the controversial relationship of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, and the iconic Ross and Rachel duo from "Friends"... Discover the famous love stories that have shaped our perception of love with a capital L. Thank you so much for being part of our community. Click on the link to discover the episodes : Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/0FhXpbGNIE4NpdtG98aeRJ?si=8bdfc7c9d4fe4313 Apple Podcasts : https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/love-me-love-me-not/id1688367618 Castbox : https://castbox.fm/channel/Love-me%2C-love-me-not-id5440900?country=fr Bababam : https://originals.bababam.com/bababam-love-me-love-me-not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 marked the driest summer in nearly 30 years according to the UK government. And authorities felt the need to bring in a hosepipe ban across Kent and Sussex, which came into effect from 26th June. Back in April, a National Drought Group spokesperson said that Britain won’t be able to “rely on the weather alone” to sustain water levels, and that preparations were being made to reduce the drought risk. It was also suggested that households should focus on saving water to help the efforts. An additional benefit when doing so is that it could help you save money on your water bill. That’s all the more relevant when you consider that as of 1st April, the average annual water bill rose by £31 to hit £448. Isn’t water free? Why do I have to pay for it? So, what are the best ways of saving ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking? Is using deodorant safe? Could slow living make me happier? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Until recently when confronted with arranging a funeral there has been a choice between burial or cremation. However, in parts of the US, Canada and soon the UK a third choice can be possible. Aquamation or as it is known technically “alkaline hydrolysis” is an alternative to traditional burials. The body of the deceased is placed in a pressurised stainless steel vessel and immersed in a mixture of water and alkali for three to four hours and heated to around 150C. During the process all the material is broken down leaving only the inorganic bone minerals which are then processed into powder and returned to the family in an urn. What is aquamation? What is the advantage of aquamation? What are the disadvantages of aquamation? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! Date of first release : February 2nd, 2023 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking? Is using deodorant safe? Could slow living make me happier? A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The idea that light-colored eyes are generally more fragile is pretty widespread. They’re less resistant to sunlight and require more protection. According to Medical News Today, it’s estimated that around 8-10% of people in the world have blue eyes. When our eyes are open, rays of light pass through the pupil, the black opening in the center of the iris. As you may know, the pupil dilates when it’s dark and contracts in bright light. When light rays strike the retina, they’re captured by photoreceptor cells like rod cells, which are involved in night vision and cone cells that enable color vision, among other things. What’s the function of the iris ? Is sunlight dangerous for the eyes? Is wearing sunglasses enough to protect my eyes ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking? Is using deodorant safe? Could slow living make me happier? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pride month is celebrated around the world in June every year and if you’re attending events, you’ll no doubt see the rainbow flag. However, there are a number of other flags too, each with their own identity and meaning. The rainbow flag is one of the most prominent symbols of the LGBT community, and its struggle for equal rights. But have you ever stopped to consider where the rainbow flag came from, and which other symbols preceded it ? Which was the first widely used LGBT symbol ? Where does the rainbow come from ? How come you see so many different flags at Pride events, each with their own colour combinations? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What are 3 tips for developing positive thinking? Is using deodorant safe? Could slow living make me happier? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Positive thinking is the attitude of seeing the bright side of things and expecting the best possible outcome. It doesn’t mean ignoring reality or denying problems, but rather approaching them with optimism and confidence. Positive thinking can help you cope with stress, improve your mood, boost your self-esteem, and even enhance your physical and mental health. So how can you train your brain to think positively? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here : Could slow living make me happier? What are earworms, the songs we just can't get out of our heads? Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overpopulation is often cited as a big factor behind the global climate crisis, so some people think it’s best to limit the amount of children they have, or not have any at all.But then at the other end of the scale you’ve got pronatalism, which is the belief that having more children is actually good for society and the future of humanity. Among its most prominent supporters is Elon Musk, who has himself fathered ten known children with three different women. He often tweets about the dangers of low birth rates and population collapse. Are Musk’s beliefs well-founded? If people want to have kids, that’s up to them, isn’t it ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ? What are climate refugees? What are earworms, the songs we just can't get out of our heads? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The societies we live in these days, and especially in cities. We sometimes feel exhausted, anxious, depressed, and lonely in this ultra-productive life. What’s more, the constant fast pace can lead to memory and concentration problems. If you’re struggling to keep up, the slow living philosophy could be for you. Slow Living is to do less in order to enjoy more. Instead of wanting to have multiple experiences that we only half-enjoy, slow living encourages us to simplify our lives and savour the present moment. It’s related to concepts of mindfulness and being fully present. Slow living can be interpreted in different ways, but the common thread is the idea of intentionality in what we do. When did the slow movement start ? Isn’t it impossible to live a slow life in a city? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, 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? Who are digital nomads, the new generation of remote workers? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Heatstroke is a medical emergency that happens when your body temperature gets too high and you cannot cool down. This can harm your vital organs and even kill you if not treated quickly. Heatstroke can be caused by being exposed to high temperatures, such as during a heatwave, or by working out too hard, such as during a marathon. It is different from heat exhaustion, which is a less severe condition that can lead to heatstroke if not treated. How can I spot the signs of heatstroke ? How can I prevent heatstroke? How can I treat heatstroke?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here : What is 12-3-30, the viral Tiktok workout? Where does Father's Day come from? Why do we get pins and needles? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever had a song stuck in your head for hours or even days? One that pops up randomly and repeats itself over and over again? Let’s take a moment to explore what earworms are, what they have in common, what causes them, and how they can affect our health. An earworm is a catchy tune that invades your brain and refuses to leave. The term actually comes from the German word ohrwurm. According to ABC.net.au, it was first used in English by author Desmond Bagley, in his 1978 novel Flyaway. What do earworm songs have in common ? What causes an earworm song to come into your head ? How can we get rid of an earworm song if we don't want it in our head? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here : What is 12-3-30, the viral Tiktok workout? Where does Father's Day come from? Why do we get pins and needles? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have ever slept with a cat or a dog, you know how cozy it can be. Whether they are at the foot of the bed or on the duvet, pets can make you feel safe and comforted like a plush toy. According to the UK Pet Food Manufacturers Association, 62% of households in the country own a pet, including 13 million dogs and 12 million cats. But are there health risks when you share your bed with a furry friend? Studies have different opinions on the matter. Let’s investigate. What evidence is there on the subject ? What about hygiene ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here : What is 12-3-30, the viral Tiktok workout? Where does Father's Day come from? Why do we get pins and needles? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you use Tiktok, you may well have seen videos of people walking on a treadmill at a steep incline. Many of them claim to have lost weight and improved their fitness, all thanks to the 12-3-30 workout. If you’re thinking those are some oddly specific numbers, you’re right. The method involves walking on a treadmill that is inclined at 12%, for 30 minutes, at a speed of 3 mph. That's it. No running, no jumping, no fancy equipment. Just walking. Where does the 12-3-30 workout come from? Is 12-3-30 suitable for everyone? Is it really effective for weight loss? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Where does Father's Day come from? What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment? What is the best time of day to take a shower? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father’s Day is a holiday that honours fathers and celebrates their role in society. It’s celebrated in the United Kingdom on the third Sunday of June, but it wasn’t always a national holiday. In fact, it was imported from the United States, where it started in the early 20th century. The idea of Father’s Day was first proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman from Spokane, Washington, who wanted to show her appreciation for her father, William Jackson Smart. He was a Civil War veteran and a widower who raised six children by himself. Who came up with the idea of Father’s Day and why? How did Father’s Day become a national holiday in the United States? Is Father’s Day celebrated in other countries? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment? What is the best time of day to take a shower? How can I recognise ultra-processed foods? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know what it feels like to get pins and needles. It usually happens when we’ve been in the same position for too long, sleeping on one of our arms for example. Bad posture when seated can make this more likely to happen. It’s a slightly uncomfortable feeling of numbness and tingling, as if someone was raking your skin repeatedly with small pointed objects. That’s where the name “pins and needles” comes from, which goes back to the mid-19th century, according to word-detective.com. There is a scientific term for the sensation too by the way: paresthesia. Where does the pins and needles reaction come from? Can it be related to diseases ? When should we worry? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment? What is the best time of day to take a shower? How can I recognise ultra-processed foods? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It won’t have escaped your attention that the price of your weekly shopping basket at the supermarket has gone up significantly in the last year. Indeed, recent data from Kantar suggests that families are now spending an extra £16 per week on food shopping, due to inflation. More and more people are being plunged into food insecurity. But what can be done? Well, in late May 2023, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warned that new rules could be brought in to force supermarkets to treat shoppers fairly. And Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has previously said that interest rates will continue increasing if companies keep increasing food prices. What is excuseflation? Can we say that inflation is fake ? Which companies are the worst culprits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment? What is the best time of day to take a shower? How can I recognise ultra-processed foods? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retinol is a form of vitamin A, which is essential for healthy skin. It has many benefits such as smoothing wrinkles, exfoliating dead cells, clearing pores, and fading dark spots. Retinol works by stimulating the production of collagen, which is the protein that gives your skin strength and structure, and by speeding up the turnover of skin cells, which means it helps remove old cells from the surface of your skin and reveal fresh ones underneath. How to use retinol? What should you be aware of before using a retinol? What is the difference between retinoid and retinol? Who should avoid using retinol? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the best time of day to take a shower? How can I recognise ultra-processed foods? What is Karoshi, the dangerous overwork epidemic? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The musical film The Little Mermaid was released in cinemas on 24 May 2023. This movie highlights the importance of representations in the media. This effect has a name: the Scully Effect. The combination made for an unprecedented representation of women on TV at the time, with audiences far more accustomed to seeing scientists played by white men. The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are grouped together under the name of STEM professions. And Dana Scully was one of the first female characters in such a field to feature on prime-time TV, which would inspire a generation of young women to start careers in STEM professions. The phenomenon has become referred to as the Scully Effect. Is there any data to back it up? Why did Scully become such an inspirational figure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! Date of first release : October 7th, 2022 To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the best time of day to take a shower? How can I recognise ultra-processed foods? How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: 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. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do chicken nuggets, margarine and instant noodles all have in common? Wel, they may look tasty, but they’re loaded with sugar, salt, fat and chemicals that strip away their nutritional value. That’s due to the heavy processing that goes into making them, which sees them completely transformed from the original raw ingredients. And they’re increasingly ever present on our shelves and in our stomachs. In 2022, the National Institute for Health and Care Research found that ultra-processed foods made up almost two-thirds of Britain’s school meals. Furthermore, the British Medical Journal has reported that ultra-processed foods account for 56.8% of total energy intake in the UK diet. Can you identify them by looking at the ingredient lists on product packaging? What’s the difference between processed foods and ultra-processed foods? Why should we limit the consumption of ultra-processed products? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: 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. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The subject we’re talking about today is most associated with Japan, but is also relevant in many other parts of the world. The Japanese word “Karoshi” means "death by overwork". In a broad sense, it refers to workers who die suddenly from a bodily failure like a stroke or heart attack due to extreme stress and long working hours. Let’s look into the causes and consequences of a phenomenon that affects millions of workers in Japan and beyond. Overworking in Japan actually became very common during the post WW2 economic boom, when the country rapidly rose to the status of the world's second-largest economy, after the United States. Is "Karoshi" a recent issue? what can be done to prevent Karoshi? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss? What are subway shirts, the viral anti-harassment trend? What is the optimism bias? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Here’s my yoga instructor’s number”, "You must try this detox juice", "Download this diet app right now!". Have you ever heard people give this kind of ‘friendly advice’ to others in the past. Perhaps people have said things like that to you, with a little too much insistence for your liking. These days, there’s a certain demand for people to pursue physical and mental well-being, which has become increasingly normalized. The term “wellness syndrome” has been used to describe this phenomenon. Where does the term "wellness syndrome" come from? Isn’t taking care of oneself a good thing? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the medication Ozempic and why is it being used for weight loss? What are subway shirts, the viral anti-harassment trend? What is the optimism bias? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ozempic is a brand name for a medication called semaglutide, which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to treat type 2 diabetes. It works by mimicking a natural hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels and is taken through weekly injections. Ozempic can also lower your risk of having serious heart problems, such as heart attack or stroke, if you have type 2 diabetes and heart disease. But Ozempic is not only used for diabetes. Some people are also using it for weight loss, even though it is not approved by the FDA for this purpose. How does Ozempic work? How does it help weightloss? What are the side effects? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the optimism bias? Is veganism really the best choice? Is it bad to hold in your pee? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're going to talk about a cognitive bias that causes people to believe, often mistakenly, that they are less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events than others. Estimates suggest that 80% of us display what’s known as the optimism bias. For example, we might think that we are less likely to get sick, lose our job, or have a car accident than the average person. We might also think that we are more likely to live longer, be successful, or win the lottery than others. Why do we have such a bias? And how does it affect our decisions and actions? What are the drawbacks of optimism bias? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Is it bad to hold in your pee? Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze? What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head towards another summer, isn’t it a relief to be able to shed the layers and wear lighter clothing when out and about? Well, if you’re a woman, you might have mixed feelings about that, due to the constant threat of unwanted attention from strangers when wearing summer clothes in public. And a lot of the time, it goes further than just unwanted attention. A YouGov survey released in January 2020 suggested that over half of London women experience some form of sexual harassment on public transport. When did the practice of wearing subway shirts first start? But do subway shirts really work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Is it bad to hold in your pee? Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze? What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veganism is a lifestyle that excludes all animal products from one’s diet and other aspects of life. That means no meat, eggs or dairy but it can also include things like honey, leather, wool, silk, or anything else that comes from animals. People choose this lifestyle for different reasons, some for ethical reasons, others for environmental reasons, and some do it for health reasons. Some studies have found that vegan diets can improve heart health and lower risk of some cancers, such as breast, prostate, and colon cancer. Is veganism better for your health than eating meat? Is it better for the environment? And for the animals? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Is it bad to hold in your pee? Why does looking at the sun make me sneeze? What is “Act your Wage”, Gen Z’s latest work-life trend? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m sure you can imagine a few scenarios in which you might have resisted the need to pee in the past. It may have been due to the toilets being unclean or closed. Sometimes, a little more privacy would be appreciated, especially at work, for example. There are a number of factors which influence the number of times we pee over the course of a day. These include age, bladder size, the weather, any medication we’re taking, what we drink and the amount we drink for example. Pregnant women also tend to pee more often. On average though, we go to the toilet between four and seven times a day. What explains urinating very frequently or infrequently? Can holding in pee lead to a urinary tract infection? What should you do when you have difficulty holding in urine? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is limb lengthening, the cosmetic procedure going viral on social media? Where does Mother’s day come from? What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We usually sneeze to protect ourselves from irritants such as pollen, dust, or chemicals. But there are some people who consistently sneeze when they look at the sun. In fact, this affects from 10 to 35% of us when we move from being in the shade to bright light, according to PBS.org. If it happens to you, perhaps you’ve been wondering if it’s an allergy to sunlight, but actually it isn’t. The reaction triggered by sudden exposure to light is called the photic sneeze reflex. It is a congenital physiological anomaly that’s pretty common and totally harmless. Why does this reaction occur? What happens in the body when we sneeze? Should you suppress a sneeze? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is limb lengthening, the cosmetic procedure going viral on social media? Where does Mother’s day come from? What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After "quiet quitting" and "conscious quitting", here’s yet another new phenomenon related to the world of work that’s growing in popularity. “Acting your wage” involves putting in a certain amount of work, that’s in proportion to your salary. In other words, no going above and beyond; no extra hours and no unattainable goals. And no additional responsibilities outside of your job description, unless your wage goes up first. Where does the movement come from? Why are people resorting to "Acting their wage"? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Where does Mother’s day come from? What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track? Why are brain chips becoming a reality? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us would like to be a couple of inches taller, given all the advantages that seem to come with being tall. We feel like we might have a better love life or be perceived as more powerful for example. But there’s not really anything we can do about our height. Or is there? Going back to the 1940s, Soviet doctor Gavril Ilizarov realised that following a fracture, bones like the femur tend to gradually expand to fill the void left behind. He pioneered certain techniques to treat mutilated soldiers returning from World War II. And still to this day, techniques inspired by the work of Ilizarov are still being used. In most cases, this surgery is performed for reconstructive purposes, but bone lengthening is increasingly requested for cosmetic reasons. How does limb lengthening work? Why is this surgery increasingly requested? Are there any risks to this procedure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Where does Mother’s day come from? What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track? Why are brain chips becoming a reality? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, but not always on the same date. For some it’s observed on the second Sunday of May, for others it falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent but it can also be on the first Sunday of May; the last Sunday of May or even the first Sunday in June. Well, that’s because Mother’s Day has different origins and meanings in different cultures and regions. The early Christian celebration of mothers was called Mothering Sunday. It became less popular in the 16th century, when England broke away from the Catholic Church but was revived in the early 20th century by a woman named Constance Smith... Why do we have different dates for Mother’s Day? How did it become a national holiday ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track? Why are brain chips becoming a reality? How can I use the 80/20 method to save money? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us have joked in the past about being allergic to work, or afraid of it, but did you know that there’s actually a real phobia of work?Have you ever felt anxious or stressed about going to work? Do you dread the thought of facing your boss, your colleagues, or your tasks? Do you avoid applying for jobs or quit them easily? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might have ergophobia. It’s an extreme, irrational, and debilitating fear of working and of the features of work, such as specific tasks, social relationships, or speaking during meetings. It is considered a form of social phobia or performance anxiety, and is also recognised as a derivative of burnout, due to constantly feeling pressure or excessive expectations at work. How do people develop ergophobia? What are the symptoms? Can ergophobia be cured? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How can I use the 80/20 method to save money? What are the four types of attachment in our relationships? Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In late May 2023, Elon Musk’s neurotech startup Neuralink announced that it had received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to carry out its first in-human clinical trials. Neuralink's brain chips have already allowed monkeys to play video games simply by following the screen with their eyes. The hope is that the technology will allow paralysed humans to communicate by moving mouse cursors and typing using their minds. In the long run, there are hopes the technology could even treat or cure other conditions like blindness and mental illness. What is a brain implant? Why implant chips in the brain? How soon will humans have access to brain chips then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How can I use the 80/20 method to save money? What are the four types of attachment in our relationships? Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re like many people, you probably want to save more money but hate the idea of budgeting. Maybe you don’t like tracking every single expense or feeling restricted by spending categories. Maybe you just want a simple and flexible way to manage your money without too much hassle. That’s where the 80/20 method comes in. Also known as the anti-budget or the “pay yourself first” budget, it’s a simple approach to saving money that doesn’t require a lot of maths or planning. It works by dividing your take-home income into two parts: 20% for savings and 80% for spending. How does the 80/20 method work? Why should I use the 80/20 method? How can I use the 80/20 method? What are some drawbacks of the 80/20 method? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What are the four types of attachment in our relationships? Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? What is the snowball method of paying back debt? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As of late May 2023, inflation in the UK finally dropped below double digits, from 10.1% to 8.7%, according to the Office for National Statistics. But the food consumer price index inflation rate is still over 19.1%. Back in March, the Food Foundation think tank revealed that the number of children living in food poverty in the UK had doubled to 4m in just a year. How to save money easily at the supermarket? What about buying in bulk? Which are the least expensive brands? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? What is the snowball method of paying back debt? What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The types of attachment were theorized by British psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s. They are widely used to help us understand how we react to situations in our relationships, whether it be with romantic partners, friends or family members. Bowlby relied on research on the impact of early separations between infants and their mothers, and emphasized the importance of attachment relationships in the social and emotional development of children, as well as their long-term mental health. What exactly is an attachment style? And what about the other two types? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? What is the snowball method of paying back debt? What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to American neuroscientist Daniel Amen, a specialist in brain imaging, we produce 60,000 thoughts per day, and a staggering 80% of these thoughts are negative. That means we have 48,000 negative thoughts on a daily basis. Sometimes we just can’t seem to fight them off, but thankfully there are ways to cope with them. How can we counteract the tendency? How can we distance ourselves from these negative thoughts? Any other advice? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? What is the snowball method of paying back debt? What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 3, 2023, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 was released. It has received positive reviews from critics and has grossed over $660 million worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2023. Marvel has long been one of the most prominent and iconic publishers in the world of American comics. From the turn of the century onwards, its cinematic adaptations breathed new life into the franchise. It started out with the somewhat timid X-men film in the year 2000, but really took off with the launch of the shared MCU universe in 2008, when Iron Man was released. Since then, superhero films have become a genre of their own and even took over the blockbuster format. A whopping 28 MCU films have been released in cinemas in total, split across four phases. And with Ms Marvel having recently landed on Disney Plus and Thor: Love and Thunder hitting the big screen next month, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is showing no signs of slowing down. Has the MCU managed to keep up momentum since Avengers Endgame? What can we expect to see in coming years then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : 25th June 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is the fertility cliff real? Why do we love hate-watching certain films and series? How can I work better from home? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trend of workplace presenteeism has increased in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. A September 2020 report by RAND Europe suggests that presenteeism is mainly driven by stress, suboptimal mental health, lack of sleep and poor financial well-being, which have all intensified during the pandemic. Presenteeism is the practice of being present at one's place of work for more hours than is required, especially as a manifestation of insecurity about one's job. It can also refer to the practice of coming to work despite illness, injury or anxiety, which often results in reduced productivity. How does presenteeism manifest itself? And what are the causes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is the snowball method of paying back debt? What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? Is the fertility cliff real? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The snowball method is based on the idea of paying off your smallest debt first, while making minimum payments on the rest. Then, you take the money you were paying on that debt and apply it to the next smallest debt, and so on until you’re debt-free. This way, you create a snowball effect that builds momentum and motivation as you see your debts disappear one by one. What are the advantages? What are the disadvantages? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity? Is the fertility cliff real? How can I work better from home? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25th is National Wine Day in the United States. The opportunity to listen again to this episode on a particular beauty technique on Tik Tok, made with wine... Over the last few years, Chinese platform Tiktok has taken over as the social network of choice for teens and young adults. Unsurprisingly then, it’s also become a prime target for influencers and brands looking to promote their products, ahead of Instagram, Youtube and Snapchat. Since the start of May 2022, a beauty product called Grape Water has been getting a lot of attention. It’s been dubbed ‘Face Wine’ and it’s said to clarify skin. What’s so special about the product? And how did it end up going viral? What other products have enjoyed success thanks to Tiktok? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! Date of first release : 22nd June 2022 To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Is the fertility cliff real? Why do we love hate-watching certain films and series? How can I work better from home? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have heard of Munchausen Syndrome before, it’s far more likely you’ve seen it represented in popular culture than in real life. Like a lot of psychological syndromes, it’s used as a dramatic device in many films and series, like Sharp Objects or The Politician to name just a couple. The most recent example is The Act, which was created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean, and first appeared on Hulu in 2019. The series was inspired by a real-life case in the United States, and tells the story of a mother who convinces her daughter and the world that she suffers from leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and other disorders. Why would anyone do something like that? Where does the Munchausen part come from? Why is this syndrome so prevalent in pop culture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Is the fertility cliff real? How can I work better from home? Why do we get bad breath? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices