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Whether it's a matter of courtesy or preventing the spread of germs, it's not uncommon for people to hold back a sneeze. When this happens, the intercostal muscles contract strongly, but without the release of air if the nose is pinched or the mouth is closed. However, sneezing is a natural bodily reflex designed to expel dust, microbes, or any other irritating substances from the nasal cavity.
Our respiratory system comes equipped with a filter lining the airways. Dust and allergens, for instance, are wrapped in mucus and propelled by vibratile cilia. Sneezing, coughing, or blowing your nose helps expel this mixture, effectively cleansing the respiratory passages.
So are you saying that sneezing is important? What kind of consequences are we talking about? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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First Broadcast: 9/12/2023
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It's often said that drinking water while eating can make the stomach swell, causing bloating. But in reality, there are no studies to back that up. Similarly, drinking or avoiding drinking while eating also has no impact on the effectiveness of digestive juices or on any supposed difficulty in secreting them and therefore on digestion.We know that that water helps soften food boluses being digested by the body. A bolus is a ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in the mouth when we chew. Water also has the advantage of curbing hunger, thereby regulating our appetite. What do we know for sure about drinking water with meals? When is the best time of day to drink water? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:â â Why do some people sleep with their mouths open?â â â â How can you avoid bed bugs when you travel?â â â â What is microwork?â â A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First Broadcast : 16/10/2023Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Whether you're lounging on a beach, exploring a new city, or simply taking a break from your daily routine, finding ways to calm your mind while on holiday is really important for our mental and physical health. We often promise ourselves weâre going to disconnect from day one, but it's not as simple as that. After all, when weâre at work our brains are constantly processing information, making decisions, solving problems, and dealing with stress. And we donât just have an on-off switch allowing us to lower the intensity of our brain activity to zero in a split-second.Why is disconnecting from work-related stress and responsibilities so difficult? Is there anything I can do to calm my brain while Iâm away? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:â â How much do surrogate mothers get paid?â â â â What is the Barnum effect?â â â â How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?â â A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First broadcast: 09/08/2023Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Youâve no doubt heard references to the existence of body clocks, and itâs no surprise because all of our bodily functions are regulated by the circadian system. To put it simply, our circadian rhythms optimise bodily functions. In this episode, we explain why it is important.They are managed by a master clock known as the circadian pacemaker which is formed of around 20,000 neurons. Itâs situated in the brain, more specifically in the hypothalamus. The sleep-wake cycle is an obvious example of a circadian rhythm. But these cycles help many other systems to function too, like hunger, organ activity, memory consolidation and pain perception. The word âcircadianâ actually comes from the Latin âcirca diemâ, meaning âaround a dayâ.What are the dangers of a disrupted circadian rhythm? Whatâs the best way to stop circadian rhythms from getting disrupted? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:â â Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath?â â â â Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?â â â â How can heatwaves impact our mental health?â â A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First broadcast: 28/10/22Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Have you ever been sure about a memory only to be told you’ve got it wrong? It’s a common experience: you confidently recall a detail from the past, only for someone to insist it didn’t happen that way.
Or maybe you’re convinced you saw something with your own eyes when in reality, you only heard about it repeatedly. These are examples of false memories. They don’t mean you’re lying; in fact, you probably have no idea the memory’s been altered.
Why does our brain reshape memories in the first place? Does that mean memory-recovery techniques aren’t always reliable? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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â Why do children have imaginary friends?â
â What are umbrella species?â
â Why do we get travel sick?â
A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.
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Shortsightedness or myopia affects long distance vision, preventing people from seeing objects over a few yards away. You may remember we covered the subject on Do You Really Know? a while back and that it has been labelled an epidemic due to ever increasing prevalence worldwide.Itâs estimated that a third of all people suffer from myopia, and the World Health Organisation has suggested that half of all human beings in the world will be shortsighted by 2050, with excessive screen use and a lack of time spent outdoors largely to blame. If you simply can't stand contacts or glasses, laser surgery is another option. It's been in fashion since the turn of the century and according to Optegra, over 15,000 Brits choose to go down that route each year.Can all shortsighted people get laser eye surgery? How does the laser work? Does it work every time? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:â â What is Sisu?â â â â What does Mercury in retrograde mean?â â â â Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?â â A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.First Broadcast: 2/4/2023Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Have you ever cursed your luck at having a partner who snores, or spends the whole night tossing and turning in bed? It can be tempting to consider abandoning them to go and sleep on the sofa instead.Evidence suggests that sleeping next to someone does indeed have a pretty significant impact on adultsâ sleep, whether thatâs a partner, family member or even a pet. Researchers from the University of Arizona looked into the matter, and published the results of their study in Sleep journal in June 2022, under the title Bed Sharing Versus Sleeping Alone Associated with Sleep Health and Mental Health. Was it a positive impact? And what if my partner snores loudly or wakes up suddenly during the night? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:â â How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?â â â â What are the world's least safe travel destinations?â â â â Why do we get travel sick?â â A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First broadcast: 23/09/2023Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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According to a study conducted by the Statistic Brain Research Institute in 2016, 74% of the global population feels uncomfortable speaking in front of an audience. That might be an oral exam at school, a presentation at work, or even making a toast at a birthday party for example.
The symptoms are often the same: sweaty palms, shortness of breath and a racing heart. You may feel like you’re frozen! The level of anxiety can range from light nervousness to total panic. And it’s not always easy to shift this kind of stage fright.
Is there a specific name for this fear? How can you overcome glossophobia then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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First Broadcast: 10/8/2023
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The microwave first emerged in the 1950s and has since become a common fixture in kitchens worldwide. 2018 data from Statista showed that 93% of UK household now own a microwave, with that figure also being over 90% in the United States according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Love it or hate it; you canât deny that itâs hard to beat the microwave for convenience when it comes to quickly reheating food. It operates using the principle of electromagnetic wave radiation, by agitating the water molecules in our food to generate heat. What kinds of foods are you talking about? What about meat and fish? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:â â What does eating junk food do to our brains?â â â â How can you use Tinder safely?â â â â Can naps keep the brain healthy?â â A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First broadcast: 27/01/2024Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Youâve probably seen the photos of stars like Courteney Cox or Simon Cowell, who have recently revealed a more natural look after removing their facial fillers or perhaps are one of Kylie Jennerâs 381 million followers and saw that she had recently dissolved her lip filler. But what prompted this change? Fillers are injectable substances that are used to plump up areas of the face that have lost volume due to aging, weight loss, or other factors. They can also be used to enhance features like lips, cheeks, or jawlines.What are cosmetic fillers? Why are celebrities dissolving their fillers? But do fillers ever fully dissolve? How do you dissolve fillers? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :â â How can I recognise a narcissistic pervert?â â â â What is a man child?â â â â How to interact with ChatGPT?â â A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 24/8/2023Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Figuring out how well the economy is doing might seem like the preserve of those working in big accounting firms or financial institutions, dealing with complicated graphs and calculations on a daily basis.
But in reality, we’re exposed to certain clues going about our everyday lives, without even realising that they offer insight into our spending habits. An interesting example to look out for is whether people are buying popcorn in your local cinema.
What does popcorn have to do with the economy? What are the orthers index ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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â â How does the "Scully Effect" raise young women's interest in science fields?â â
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First Broadcast: 15/11/2024
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You might assume that your toilet bowl is the dirtiest place in your flat or house, but in fact thatâs pretty far from the truth. Our homes are actually filled with items that are perfect hosts for germs and bacteria, and sometimes itâs the objects you least suspect. For example those in your kitchen or bathroom in particular. According to BBC Food, the domestic kitchen is to blame for a fair share of the 2.4 million cases of food poisoning that occur in the UK each year.Whatâs the dirtiest item in the kitchen then? What other items should I be cleaning more often? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:â â Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?â â â â What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home?â â â â Why should you be happy to see spiders in your home?â â A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance.First Broadcast: 16/9/2024Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Hi, this is the Do You Really Know team! If you want to improve your French the easy way, listen to Maintenant Vous Savez, the French version of our podcast!
In just 3 minutes, we explore topics that matter to you: money, consumer issues, society, culture, work… All in clear, accessible French.
Maybe it’s time to improve your French? Tune in every day to “Maintenant Vous Savez,” available on all streaming platforms.
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Mouth taping involves putting tape over your mouth. It's supposed to improve your sleep by forcing you to breathe through your nose rather than your mouth.
Regular listeners will be aware that we’ve discussed a number of Tiktok trends on this podcast. Not long ago, we covered the Blackout challenge after it led to the tragic deaths of a number of young children. As of yet the mouth taping trend we’re talking about today thankfully hasn’t claimed any victims, at least as far as our web searches tell us. But it’s nevertheless causing concern, with experts warning it’s highly dangerous.
OK, what does mouth taping involve then? Why is it dangerous then? Are there other options for better nighttime breathing? â â In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !â â
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â â Who is Liz Truss, the new British Prime Minister?â â
â â How can I ease my foot pain?â â
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First Abroad: 11/9/2022
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Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Or maybe a bit of both? While introverts often need solitude to recharge and feel more comfortable alone, extroverts thrive on interaction, seeking out social situations and sometimes feeling uneasy in isolation.
These two categories are often seen as opposites, but experts at psychologue.net suggest that personality traits actually exist on a spectrum. This means that introversion and extroversion can coexist, and many people identify with aspects of both. If you see yourself in both introverted and extroverted behaviors, you might be what’s called an ambivert.
What does being an ambivert really mean? How can you tell if you’re an ambivert? Is there scientific backing for the ambivert concept? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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â â How can I influence my dreams?â â
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First Broadcast: 7/11/2024
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If there’s one trait nobody wants to claim, it’s stinginess. But being stingy isn’t about how much money you have. Take Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of IKEA—despite his fortune, he lived modestly and even shopped at flea markets. For him, frugality was a habit, not an obsession. But when caution with money turns into an all-consuming need to save at all costs, it can impact not just your finances, but also your relationships.
Stingy people rarely see themselves that way. They often think they’re just being thrifty. But there’s a fine line between being mindful of spending and being a miser. Ebenezer Scrooge, for example, didn’t just save—his miserliness defined him, isolating him from others. Psychological factors, from childhood experiences to low self-esteem, can play a role in developing stingy habits.
So how do you know if you’ve crossed the line? What are the root causes of stinginess? And can you change if you realize you’re one of them? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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First Broadcast: 19/3/2025
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Whether you’re planning a short trip or a long-haul adventure, you want to make sure your home is safe and sound while you’re away. Here are some steps you can take to protect your property and prevent unwanted visitors.
Smart devices can offer various advantages for keeping your home safe while you’re away. Of course, there are many more things you can do depending on your situation and preferences you could even consider hiring house sitters. The main thing is to plan ahead and be prepared for any eventuality.
How can I avoid obvious signs of being away ? What security measures should I take ? What else can I do to ensure my home is safe while I am away? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Everybody loves a rags-to-riches story, but the reality is social mobility is far from easy. Class-passers are those who manage to successfully improve their status and navigate their new life as part of a higher socioeconomic group.
To understand class-passing, let’s first discuss the idea of social classes. Within our societies, people are divided according to factors like their family background, education, wealth, occupation and income. Most commonly these categories are described as the lower, middle and upper classes. A person’s life path and opportunities are often defined by their social background. For example, just 26% of poorer school pupils in the UK went on to higher education in 2017, compared to 44% among their better-off peers.
Is there a surefire way to climb the social ladder? Or do I just need to hope for a lucky break? Shouldn’t class-passers be proud to have made it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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â â Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?â â
â â Why is physical contact important for our health?â â
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
First broadcast : 11/3/2021
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According to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnea Association, 41% of the UK population snore, which means there are approximately 15 million snorers in the country. That in turn means 30 million people are affected by snoring, given that the noises can prove disturbing to a partner or family member’s sleep.
Of course when we breathe, oxygen passes through our nose, then behind the palate to reach the pharynx and trachea. When we sleep, these muscles tend to collapse, which can hamper air flow. Our organs start vibrating and the noise spreads in the nasal cavities. That’s where snoring comes from.
Is it a cause for concern? So what about the rest of us snorers who don’t suffer from sleep apnea? What if the snoring is down to my sleeping position? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !
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â How can I return unwanted gifts?â
â Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?â
â What can I do to relieve heartburn?â
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First Broadcast: 4/1/2024
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We've all had that moment of slipping on our headphones heading to school or work and feeling like an unstoppable force. But while most of us leave that unwavering confidence at the front door, for some, it's a whole different story. Their analyses are top-notch, decisions flawless, and social networks unbeatable. This phenomenon has a name – it's called the "god complex."
Where does this god complex come from then? What's behind the causes of the god complex? How can one break free from the god complex?
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â What were the Most Shocking Moments of the Turner Prize?â
â What's really in vegan meat substitutes?â
â ï»żWhich are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?â
A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.
In partnership with upday UK.
First broadcast 15/12/2023
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