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 adults’ sleep, whether that’s 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: ⁠⁠How long do I have to wait to swim after eating?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the world's least safe travel destinations?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get travel sick?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 23/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 can’t deny that it’s 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: ⁠⁠What does eating junk food do to our brains?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can you use Tinder safely?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Can naps keep the brain healthy?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 27/01/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How did Ozempic get so popular?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Will AI steal my job?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Pokémon?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve 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 Jenner’s 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 : ⁠⁠How can I recognise a narcissistic pervert?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is a man child?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How to interact with ChatGPT?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 24/8/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Are you an “ambivert”?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How does the "Scully Effect" raise young women's interest in science fields?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 15/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might assume that your toilet bowl is the dirtiest place in your flat or house, but in fact that’s pretty far from the truth. Our homes are actually filled with items that are perfect hosts for germs and bacteria, and sometimes it’s 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. What’s 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: ⁠⁠Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What's the ideal temperature to stay healthy at home?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why should you be happy to see spiders in your home?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 16/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? ⁠⁠In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !⁠⁠ To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Who is FN Meka, the world’s first AI rapper?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Who is Liz Truss, the new British Prime Minister?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I ease my foot pain?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Abroad: 11/9/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is omphalophobia, the fear of belly buttons?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is wellness syndrome?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I influence my dreams?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 7/11/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Which conspiracy theories were actually true?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Are twins really telepathic ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is eating fish still good for you?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue First Broadcast: 19/3/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices