Episodes

  • What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home?

    What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home?
    Jul 14 2025
    The World Health Organisation suggests that 18° C is the perfect temperature to set your heating to, but in reality that is just an average. There are a number of variables to take into account. For example, certain rooms might need to be heated more than others. And generally speaking, when we’re away from home or sleeping at night we can turn the heating down or off completely. That’s right, it can depend on age and medical conditions like thyroid problems for example. Where a certain temperature might be comfortable for some, for others it might be less bearable. Isn’t it true that some people are more sensitive to the cold than others? Which rooms need to be heated more than others then? What should you do if your home is humid? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠How much do surrogate mothers get paid?⁠ ⁠What is the Barnum effect?⁠ ⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. First broadcast : 11/12/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Are you spending more on groceries due to stretchflation?

    Are you spending more on groceries due to stretchflation?
    Jul 14 2025
    The subject of today’s episode is the latest questionable practice in retail. "Stretchflation" is getting a lot of attention, and for good reason: it's yet another way to squeeze more money out of consumers. We’ve already talked about shrinkflation on Do You Really Know, which is when you see product sizes reduced but prices stay the same. Since the start of the cost-of-living crisis, we’ve also seen cheapflation, which involves cutting out expensive, high-quality ingredients, and greedflation, which saw food companies hike prices far above the rise in their costs, using inflation as justification. How does stretch-flation work then? Talk about misleading! Is looking at the price per kilo the way to go then? 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: 9/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do we get memory lapses?

    Why do we get memory lapses?
    Jul 14 2025
    According to research published in The BMJ in 2002, around 40% of people experience some age-associated memory impairment after reaching 65. Thankfully only 1% of those affected will then go on to have dementia each year. But still, it’s important to be aware of how effective your memory is, whatever your age. An impairment can be a sign of cognitive decline, which becomes more likely the older we get. How does our memory actually work? What happens when we have a memory lapse then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Can you really lose weight by walking?⁠ ⁠Can you improve your relationship by learning your love language?⁠ ⁠Are you spending more on groceries due to stretchflation?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 11/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why are mini animals so popular?

    Why are mini animals so popular?
    Jul 13 2025
    In late March 2024, french actor Pierre Niney took to TikTok to reveal his newest love affair—not with a co-star, but with an adorable miniature donkey he’s recently adopted. The allure of miniature animals is multifaceted. For starters, social media is awash with their antics, sparking a growing fascination with owning one. Moreover, these videos suggest that you can enjoy the perks of farm life without owning a sprawling farm. Why the Sudden Craze for Miniature Animals? So what's the problem? 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 broadcasting 27 juin 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do we get travel sick?

    Why do we get travel sick?
    Jul 13 2025
    During summer holidays, many of us experience the discomfort of motion sickness while travelling by car, coach, plane, or boat. motion sickness is Also known as kinetosis and it’s particularly common in children but can also affect a lot of adults. According to the US government’s Medline Plus portal, one in three people are prone to it. Symptoms include paleness, cold sweats, dizziness, a feeling of discomfort in the upper stomach, nausea, and headaches. If you’re affected, no doubt some of those unpleasant sensations will be familiar. What causes motion sickness? What can I do to prevent motion sickness? What should I do if I start experiencing motion sickness? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Could textertunism be damaging your friendships?⁠ ⁠What foods should you avoid to lose belly fat?⁠ ⁠How can I cut my summer holiday spending?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 20/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • How can you improve your memory and recall skills?

    How can you improve your memory and recall skills?
    Jul 13 2025
    Memory is the ability to store and retrieve information, and recall is the process of accessing that information when needed. Both are essential for learning, problem-solving, and decision-making, but they can also decline with age, stress, or illness. But there are ways to naturally boost your memory and recall skills. How can I focus my attention better? How can I structure and organise the information I want to remember? What else can I do to help? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why do people get angry when they drive?⁠ ⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠ ⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 27/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Why do couples often look alike?

    Why do couples often look alike?
    Jul 12 2025
    You may remember we talked about whether or not opposites attract in a recent episode of Do You Really Know. As it turns out, more often than not, couples tend to share a lot of characteristics, and it’s relatively rare for them to be substantially different. When you think about it, it kind of makes sense. After all, it's often easier to be in a relationship and share your life with someone who sees the world in a similar way. But did you ever consider that on top of that, couples may even share physical characteristics? For example, you may well have heard someone in the past say that a similar-looking couple are a good match, and there are even scientific studies to back that idea up. What kind of physical traits are we talking about then? Do couples tend to look more and more alike with time? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do some men get ill after they orgasm?⁠ ⁠Is nostalgia good or bad for us?⁠ ⁠How can the unisex condom improve my sex life?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 23/2/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Could textertunism be damaging your friendships?

    Could textertunism be damaging your friendships?
    Jul 12 2025
    Is there anyone in your phone contacts who only seems to text you when they need something? It might be a nice surprise at first when you see their name on your notifications, but then when you read the content of their message, the real reason for them reaching out becomes obvious. You just know that once you give them what they need, it won’t take long for them to disappear again. If this friendship dynamic rings a bell, you’re most likely dealing with a “textertunist”, and you may not even have realised it! Is asking for favours by text really that bad? What’s the best way to deal with it then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠Why do some people believe in ghosts?⁠ ⁠What is the placebo effect and how does it work?⁠ ⁠Could chronoworking make you work more efficiently?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 19/7/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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