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On average, we remember just one dream per week, and around 5% of us never remember any. But in reality, we all dream; it’s just that some of us never have any recollection of doing so. So why is it then that certain dreams stay with us, while others fade away immediately? It’s important to be aware that over the course of a night, we go through various phases of slow sleep, including deep sleep and REM sleep which is short for rapid eye movement sleep. A new cycle begins around every 90 minutes. And it’s during our REM sleep cycle that we have most of our dreams. Phases gradually get longer during the night, meaning we have our longest dreams in the morning. What actually happens to our bodies during REM sleep? Why don’t we all dream the same amount then? Is there anything we can do to better remember our dreams? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠ ⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠ ⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there are as many as 430 deaths per year due to wrong-way crashes in the United States alone. That might be hard to believe as for most of us driving on the “right” side of the road is as automatic as brushing your teeth. But there is of a course a divide between countries that drive on the left and those that drive on the right. In ancient times, driving was not really regulated, but it was nevertheless the norm to drive on the left. And it’s down in no small part to the fact that the majority of people are right-handed. In ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, soldiers and cavalry men carried their swords and shields on the left to draw more easily with their right hands when needed. How far back does the tradition of driving on the left go? When did that change in other parts of the world? What about in other countries? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠What is Sisu?⁠ ⁠What does Mercury in retrograde mean?⁠ ⁠Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 1/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covid allowed many people to work from home for the first time and created a world where more flexible, hybrid working, mixing office work and working from home is now possible. But there are things to keep in mind to optimise this type of experience According to Prof Jonathan Trevor at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School he suggests that it is better to match the task to the environment rather than following a strict schedule. He found that focused creative tasks, such as designing a brochure, can be easily done from home as they require little teamwork. Should you stick to a set schedule? How can you build team spirit? How can you create balance between home life and office life? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why do we forget our dreams?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is kinkeeping, the invisible workload often done by women?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. In partnership with upday UK. First broadcast 2023-03-28 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You thought they were the one. You could already see yourselves growing old together… and then it just fell apart. A few arguments, one or two mistakes, and that was that. Except that between love, resentment, nostalgia and shared memories, sometimes the urge to ‘go back for seconds’ creeps in.  Is it really that common? But why do people do it - what’s the point of sleeping with your ex? Is breakup sex really healthy though? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: How many calories does having sex burn? Why is the brain our biggest sex organ? ⁠What are the health benefits of using sex toys? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An often cited estimate suggests that children smile an average of 400 times per day, while when we reach adulthood that figure drops to just 50 times, even for the happiest of us. For most adults, it’s more like 20 times. Now of course most of the time we smile involuntarily in response to something bringing us joy or making us laugh. But it’s also possible to smile intentionally, which can actually bring on a whole host of health and wellness benefits. What are the health benefits of smiling? Why do some people tend to smile more than others then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why is sugar bad for our memory?⁠ ⁠Does the law of attraction really work?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 19/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The word nomophobia means a fear of being without our smartphone, and it’s affecting more and more people with each passing year. Back in 2021, a phone addiction study by researchers from King’s College London found that 38.9% of young people qualified as smartphone addicts. Many admitted being unable to control their usage and that it got in the way of other activities like work or studies.  So, what can people do about smartphone addiction? What about notifications? How can I know if I’m really a smartphone addict? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How much money makes you happy?⁠ ⁠Are we heading for another stock market crash?⁠ ⁠What are the dangers of using nitrous oxide - the laughing gas drug?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 24/03/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of people think that morning erections are triggered by erotic dreams, or a need to pee, but in fact they're a physiological reflex linked to sleep. That’s right - they’re not dependent on sexual arousal at all. And in a somewhat similar way, women actually also experience increased blood flow to the clitoris during the night. Now, the scientific term for a nighttime erection is nocturnal penile tumescence, or NPT for short, and men get a few each night on average. They occur during REM sleep phases, which make up around 20% of total sleep time.  What exactly is REM sleep? Are you saying it’s an involuntary reflex then? What if I stop experiencing morning erections? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is the gut really our "second brain"?⁠ ⁠What's the best way to have quick sex?⁠ ⁠What are the best techniques for giving oral sex to a woman?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/04/2024. 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: ⁠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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is a bit of a stereotype that the Brits love to moan, with the weather and Brexit being among the most common causes of grumbling around the country. It might not always be pleasant around someone who’s complaining, but there is something deeply authentic about it. What’s more, moaning can provide a form of relief and allow people to express their dissatisfaction, frustration or bad mood. That’s right; venting allows you to release pent-up emotions, which may relate to something that’s been bothering you for a while. Sometimes it just feels good to vent, doesn’t it? What other kinds of moaning are there? Are there any tips that can help us? 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: 18/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the UK Office for National Statistics, September 26 was the most popular day to be born over the last two decades, which falls 39 weeks and two days after Christmas day. Babies are born with certain reflexes that result in involuntary movements. These are called primitive reflexes, and the movements happen automatically without the baby sending a message to their brain. Such reflexes develop during the foetal period and indicate that the baby’s brain is functioning well. What are some examples? Isn’t it just the cutest when a baby grabs your finger? Do these reflexes remain with babies as they develop into children? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is it bad to drink water with a meal?⁠ ⁠Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?⁠ ⁠Why is physical contact important for our health?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 20/11/2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all heard about the importance of getting a balanced diet, but some people choose to ignore that advice completely, and those following the carnivore diet are a prime example. As you may have guessed from its name, the carnivore diet involves eating almost exclusively meat, sometimes raw, sometimes cooked, and might also include fish. Healthline.com says that “other animal foods like eggs and certain dairy products” are sometimes also eaten. Are there any benefits? How did such a sketchy diet become popular? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Can you eat eggs everyday?⁠ ⁠What is Lucky Girl syndrome, this new method that is all the rage on Tik Tok?⁠ ⁠Which type of wine is best for your health?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The strange experience of deja vu sometimes lasts just a matter of milliseconds. Nonetheless it can still catch you off guard and be pretty unsettling. Deja vu means “already seen” in French. It refers to the sense of having already seen or experienced something you’re confronted with, even though you know that you have never actually seen it before. For example, you visit a new city for the first time in your life, but at a precise moment you get the feeling like you’ve walked down a certain street in the past. According to Psychology Today, it occurs in 60 - 70% of people from time to time, while research suggests more than 97% of us have experienced it at least once in our lives. Has it always existed? Have scientific studies been able to shed any light on it? Can deja vu be dangerous? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Can you train your brain like a muscle?⁠ ⁠How often should you wash your jeans?⁠ ⁠Should I walk 10000 steps a day?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 16/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people tend to exercise less during the colder months, preferring to stay indoors and avoid the chilly weather. But doing exercise in winter is a good idea for lots of reasons so don’t let the cold put you off.   Exercising in cold weather can offer many advantages for your physical and mental health. For example, according to a study published in March 2023 in BMC Public Health, winter workouts can improve your endurance, as your heart doesn’t have to work as hard, you sweat less, and expend less energy. Winter exercise can also help you burn more calories, as your body has to generate more heat to keep warm. What are the other benefits of doing exercise when it is cold? And what about the risks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do people R-bomb in the dating world?⁠ ⁠Are budget food brands really worth the savings they offer?⁠ ⁠How can you save money on your food bill?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 28/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sex is generally synonymous with pleasure, but sometimes it can bring on headaches that are unpleasant at best. They’re known as sex headaches or orgasm headaches, but the scientific term is “primary headache associated with sexual activity”. And they don’t just kill the mood in the bedroom. The resulting pain usually lasts at least a few minutes according to The Mayo Clinic, but it can be a matter of hours or even days. These headaches can happen regularly, occasionally, or even just once in a lifetime. A case report published in Medical Principles and Practice in 2013 estimated the prevalence of sex-related headaches at 1% to 1.6%, meaning they’re pretty rare all things considered. What do people typically experience? Do we know what causes them? What should I do if I start getting sex headaches then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is sex without feelings ever a good idea?⁠ ⁠Could using lube help you get more pleasure from sex?⁠ ⁠How is grounding helping women to have more orgasms?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/10/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every January, many of us set ambitious resolutions for the year ahead. We jot down our aspirations, fueled by goodwill, and promise ourselves that this time, we won’t give up after just a month. But somehow, as the year unfolds, our motivation wanes, and those once-clear goals seem increasingly elusive. If you’re tired of this cycle, it might be time to consider a fresh approach: the twelve-week method. Imagine achieving all your goals within just three months. Sounds challenging, right? But fear not! The Twelve-Week Method, also known as the “Twelve-Week Year,” emerged from a personal development book published in 2013 by American entrepreneurs Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington. Drawing on their experience as managers in major international companies, they designed this method to boost productivity while preventing burnout during periods of low motivation. What is the 12 week method? Why Twelve Weeks? So what is the Solution? So how do you go about it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Is taking milk with coffee good for you?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What benefits can we get from journaling?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which foods and drinks stain teeth?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 23/4/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk of energy has been storming the headlines recently. A long, cold winter is approaching and prices are soaring, due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict... Russia has long been Europe’s main energy supplier, but reducing dependence on Russian energy has now become critical, with many countries putting sanctions or boycotts in place. Meanwhile Russia stands accused of sabotaging gas pipelines which lead to the EU. In addition to a geopolitical crisis, Europe is now experiencing an energy crisis marked by the increase in the price of gas. In an attempt to solve this problem, the United States has proposed a solution, in the form of liquefied natural gas. What's special about this gas? And why are we talking about it now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Is binge drinking over in the UK?⁠ ⁠How can I improve my posture in the office?⁠ ⁠Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to health, it’s clear that gender differences play a significant role. It's now recognized that the occurrence of diseases, their onset age, symptoms, severity, and even responses to medications differ between men and women. The question of whether men and women perceive pain differently has been a topic of scientific discourse for quite some time. It’s an important matter too, as it could influence whether treatments should be tailored based on gender. For now, current studies haven't been able to definitively settle the debate. Is there anything we do know for sure already? Are there other theories out there on gender-based pain perception? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Is there any truth that lemon water is good for you ?⁠ ⁠Why do we get great ideas in the shower?⁠ ⁠Should I cut the electricity at home during a storm?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 22/11/2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's back to school! Do You Really Know is dedicating a special week to sport. Because moving and doing regular physical activity is important for our physical and mental health! Listen again to our episodes about sport! With many types of personal goals, actually doing the task is only part of the battle. Being mentally prepared is also hugely important and can sometimes be overlooked. Sports and exercise are no exception. Consistently training and staying on top of your progress is crucial inimproving at a sport and as an athlete. But just training non-stop physically isn’t actually enough. Your head also needs to be in the game, so that you can show resilience when things get more challenging.  What can you do to become mentally prepared? How can athletes deal with stress? ⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Why should I avoid showering after a workout?⁠ ⁠How often should you wash your bedsheets?⁠ ⁠How can I keep my exercise eco-friendly?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the UK, owning a home is still seen as a key sign of financial stability. For many, it means security against life’s uncertainties - job loss, illness, or income drops and a way to build long-term wealth instead of paying rent. Today, according to the comparison site Finder the average age of a first-time buyer is just under 34. In London, it’s closer to 35. That’s several years older than in the 1990s, when most first-time buyers were in their late twenties. So why has it become so complicated to buy now? What about young people specifically? So, is it still possible for young people in the UK to become homeowners?  In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What are the pros and cons of homeownership in the UK? Why are so many young people suffering from financial dysmorphia? Do you know about home design maximalism? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to what counts as being unfaithful in a relationship, everyone has their own definition. Some might say that only physical contact with another person is cheating, whereas others will argue that even a mildly flirtatious conversation is unacceptable. That's where the concept of micro-cheating comes into play. Micro cheating refers to seemingly minor actions that suggest a person is emotionally or physically invested in someone outside of their relationship. Where it gets tricky is that micro cheating can take many different subtle forms, and each person’s definition is likely to vary. Depending on your intentions, it could be giving your number to someone you find attractive for example. Are there other examples? What are the telltale signs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How to exercise safely when the weather is cold?⁠ ⁠How can I take part in Giving Tuesday?⁠ ⁠Why do people R-bomb in the dating world?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 29/11/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices