Episodes

  • Does olive oil really make you fat?

    Does olive oil really make you fat?
    Jan 17 2026
    Olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, boasts a rich composition of essential fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with polyphenols. These antioxidants are celebrated for their role in decelerating cellular ageing. Fatty acids, a pivotal component of lipids, include some that our bodies cannot produce, underscoring the necessity of sourcing them from our diets. Predominantly composed of omega-9, olive oil’s monounsaturated fatty acids are linked to a diminished risk of cardiovascular ailments. They are also known to lower LDL-cholesterol—the infamous ‘bad’ cholesterol—as well as the overall cholesterol levels in our bloodstream. Additionally, olive oil serves as a natural appetite suppressant, fostering a sense of fullness and aiding in the regulation of blood sugar levels. Does all this mean that olive oil is calorie-free? How do I choose the right oil? And how do you store olive oil properly? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could gamophobia be hurting your relationship?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How do I know when to end a friendship?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How often should I wash my hair?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 11/6/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What is auto-brewery syndrome?

    What is auto-brewery syndrome?
    Jan 17 2026
    Imagine being drunk, without having drunk a single drop of alcohol, it seems completely implausible, and yet for some is a reality. South-West media shared the story of a motorist who appeared in court in Bruges in 2022 after being found to have too much alcohol in his blood twice in the same year. The man, in his forties, was eventually acquitted, proving that the tests were not the result of a night of drinking, but rather of auto-brewery syndrome. Self-brewing syndrome, also known as intestinal fermentation syndrome, is when your body turns into a mini-brewery. Professor Alvarez, co-author of an analysis published on the subject in December 2020. says it’s when carbs ferment into ethanol right inside your gut, thanks to yeast. Normally, our gut yeast can’t brew enough booze to affect us. But for those with auto-brewery syndrome, it’s a different story. They’ve got an overabundance of yeast, and when too much sugar is consumed, it ferments into alcohol, leading to drunkenness. What is it? And what are the consequences? Can it be treated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠How are LGBTQIA+ people getting on at work?⁠ ⁠Why is June Pride Month?⁠ ⁠Where does the LGBT rainbow flag come from ?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 20/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Which conspiracy theories were actually true?

    Which conspiracy theories were actually true?
    Jan 17 2026
    The origins of Covid-19 still remain somewhat hazy, over three-and-a-half years since the virus began spreading across the world. That has led to a number of prominent conspiracy theories, with 25% of people in the UK believing that Covid was definitely or probably a hoax. That finding was part of an April 2023 survey by Savanta for King’s College London and the BBC. It also established that belief in other conspiracy theories is relatively high too, like the idea that the cost of living crisis is a government plot to control the public. Of course, the vast majority of them are false, but there are certain exceptions to the rule. What about the Watergate Scandal ? What about the Tuskegee Syphilis Study ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ?⁠ ⁠Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved?⁠ ⁠Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 26/07/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can I stop micro-awakenings from disrupting my sleep?

    How can I stop micro-awakenings from disrupting my sleep?
    Jan 16 2026
    According to a Direct Line Group study from 2022, over 70% of UK adults don’t get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Nighttime micro-awakenings are a common contributing problem. For many of us, they happen four to six times per night without us even noticing. And they usually just mark the end of a sleep cycle. But they’re more common in some people, and can be down to various factors like anxiety, mental hyperactivity, asthma, acid reflux, or arthritis. The effects of caffeine, tea, alcohol, and tobacco should also be considered. And it’s important to know that as you age, your production of sleep hormone melatonin decreases. How are our sleep cycles structured? What should I do if these micro-awakenings become too frequent? What if those techniques don’t work for me? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Is Bedrotting bad for your health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could intentional inflexibility help you succeed at work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 26/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • What Is Orthosomnia, this new sleep disorder?

    What Is Orthosomnia, this new sleep disorder?
    Jan 16 2026
    Nearly one in three adults in the UK experiences symptoms of insomnia. On average, adults in the UK get about 7.6 hours of sleep per night. In recent years, the popularity of gadgets designed to track and improve sleep has surged. However, this growing focus on achieving perfect sleep has given rise to a new issue: orthosomnia. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more advanced gadgets like connected sleep masks or mattress sensors track sleep patterns and stages, such as REM and deep sleep. According to The Guardian in October 2024, the sleep monitor industry was valued at 270 million pounds annually, reflecting the growing fascination with these detailed sleep metrics. What is orthosomnia? Why do we think we need 8 hours of sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do our bodies need to sleep?⁠ ⁠Should you sleep with socks on?⁠ ⁠How do I know if I sleepwalk?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 3/3/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 mins
  • Why do friend breakups hurt so much?

    Why do friend breakups hurt so much?
    Jan 16 2026
    We all know that getting over romantic relationships can take time, sometimes weeks, months or years. Many poems, songs and film scenes have been dedicated to expressing the pain of dealing with such situations. But friendship heartbreaks don’t tend to get so much attention, even though they can hurt as much, or even more! Well one of the main things is that there’s a template for ending a romantic relationship. It’s a rite of passage really. But that simply doesn’t exist when it comes to friendships. It’s way more blurry when it comes to pinpointing exactly how or when a friendship starts and ends. We kind of expect it to last forever, so it’s a shock to the system if it doesn’t. Most of us would struggle to know how to firmly but respectfully put an end to a friendship when we need to. What are the main differences between these two types of breakup? What’s the best way to end a friendship then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could hot rodent men be the new male ideal?⁠ ⁠Why are mini animals so popular?⁠ ⁠Why does walking through doorways make us forget things?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 30/7/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?

    Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep?
    Jan 15 2026
    We talk about sleep needs a lot on Do You Really Know, so regular listeners will be well aware that we need 7-9 hours each day, and that not getting enough can lead to negative health impacts. Regardless of who you are, when you get less than seven hours of sleep, you start accumulating what’s known as sleep debt or sleep deficit. The Sleep Foundation defines it as: “the difference between the amount of sleep someone needs and the amount they actually get.” What can I do in the short term if I notice such symptoms? Can’t I just lie in on the weekend? So how can we make up for lost sleep without disrupting our biological clock? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠Could mate poaching be a threat to your relationship?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How do you get rid of fruit flies in the kitchen?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What to do when you’re exhausted after your holidays?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 24/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Can jellyfish offer the key to immortality?

    Can jellyfish offer the key to immortality?
    Jan 15 2026
    Throughout history people have been keen to find the answer to immortality. It's now commonly accepted that eternal life is not possible. Yet, somewhere deep in the ocean, a tiny fingernail-sized creature nicknamed the “immortal jellyfish” might be able to cast new light on the human aging process. A new study published in August 2022 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows the results from a team of researchers who have mapped the jellyfish’s genetic code to find the secret to its immortality. They found that the immortal jellyfish has twice more copies of genes associated with DNA repair and protection than a regular jellyfish. They can produce greater amounts of protective and restorative proteins. Why is the "immortal jellyfish" immortal? Will humans be able to regenerate like jellyfish? 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 Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 20/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins