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You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.
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Mar 17, 2023 • 4min
Do superfoods actually work?
While it’s not a scientifically recognised food category, the term “superfoods” has become common when referring to certain foods that are very rich in nutrients and micronutrients. You may have heard about the disease-preventing wonders of seeds and algae for example, or weight loss benefits associated with fruits such as goji berries, spirulina, and pomegranates. Let’s investigate whether all the hype is actually justified! Back in February 2019, health and fitness writer K. Aleisha Fetters penned an article for Vice.com under the headline “There’s No Such Thing As A Superfood.” Fetters said that superfoods are in reality “something between wishful thinking and really effective marketing.”Is there any doubt as to whether they’re good for you? So, superfoods are actually useless then, are they? Can you give me any examples? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Will Charles Bronson finally be freed?What is Bregret?What is binge eating disorder?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023 • 4min
Will Charles Bronson finally be freed?
Dubbed Britain's 'most dangerous prisoner' Charles Bronson, who now goes by Charles Salvador, is currently at HMP Woodhill in Milton Keynes, and has been in prison for much of the last 50 years. However, now at the age of 70, he went before the parole board on the 8th of March and could finally be released. Bronson was first convicted in 1974 when he was 21 and was jailed for seven years for robbery, aggravated burglary, assault with intent to rob and possession of a firearm. However it is the violence in prison towards staff and other inmates, rather than outside that has extended his stay. How did his prison career begin? What happened at his parole hearing? When will the decision be made? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is Bregret?What is binge eating disorder?How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2023 • 5min
What is Bregret?
It’s been just over three years since Brexit came into effect and the latest YouGov poll from late February 2023 suggests that 53% of Brits now think it was wrong for the UK to leave the EU.The infamous 2016 Brexit referendum exposed deep divisions within British society, which have only deepened since. Three prime ministers have come and gone since, and current PM Rishi Sunak is facing an unprecedented crisis, with the UK seemingly on the brink of economic and social implosion. Now Brexit is of course a portmanteau term in itself, which has led people to create other neologisms around the subject, including “Bregret”, a combination of Brexit and “regret”. What does the population think of Brexit in 2023? What are the economic consequences of Brexit so far? How can the United Kingdom get back on track? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?Why do I get vertigo?How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2023 • 4min
What is binge eating disorder?
Binge eating, also known as uncontrollable overeating, is an eating disorder. It is characterized by compulsive and excessive consumption of food within a specific period, usually not exceeding two hours, and a loss of control over eating behavior. This means that a person can’t measure the amounts or types of food they are consuming, and may eat quickly without feeling full. This loss of control often leads to feelings of shame or disgust after a binge-eating episode. UK charity Action Mental Health says that 1 in 50 people experience binge eating disorder and the consequences are tragic. Of those affected, one in three consider taking their own life, and 70% avoid participating in activities due to their body image.Is it similar to bulimia then? What causes binge eating disorder? How is binge eating disorder treated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?Why do I get vertigo?How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2023 • 4min
How can I reduce damp and mould in your home?
According to Dr Yasemin Didem Aktas, deputy academic director of the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings (UKCMB), “Mould is everywhere, all the time,” this is because the UK is a pretty wet country and so some level of mould, particularly in damp places like bathrooms or windows is to be expected. However it is how we manage the mould and prevent it building up into dangerous levels that is important. If you notice patches of mould on walls or ceilings then it's time to do something to stop spores spreading in the air.When is there too much? Why is mould bad for your health? How can I treat mould? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why do I get vertigo?How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2023 • 5min
[RERUN] What is instant-runoff voting?
Also known as the alternative vote, instant runoff voting is an election method in which voters rank candidates by order of preference. It’s not massively comm on across the globe, but some mathematicians believe it to be more democratic than other widely used systems. Just because we have the right to vote, doesn’t mean we live in a perfect democracy. The voting system in use at an election can be decisive in its outcome . Between a majoritarian system, like first-past-the-post, a proportional system, or a mix of the two; you could have different victors. So what’s the best method then? Does it work then? Is it used in some places? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why do I get vertigo?How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2023 • 4min
Why do I get vertigo?
You’re standing or sitting perfectly still, but yet you feel like everything is spinning around you, as if you were on a theme park ride. You’ve been getting nausea and throwing up too. Well, the chances are you’re suffering from vertigo. According to the NHS: "Vertigo can also feel like you're being pulled, tilted, or pushed to one side…[and is] often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, problems with balance, or difficulty moving." The causes can be varied, but generally speaking, vertigo is a balance disorder. Our balance system relies on information from many different organs and tissues within the body, including the eyes and ears for example. Do we know what causes vertigo? Is having true vertigo serious? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans?How to make the most out of a rental property?What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2023 • 4min
How can I sleep well with a blocked nose?
It’s not uncommon for rhinoviruses to resurface during the spring and autumn seasons. They’re the main cause of the common cold. At the same time, spring also brings increased pollen circulation, leading to hay fever symptoms which are very similar to those of a viral cold.Having a blocked nose can be particularly bothersome, what with having to blow your nose every two minutes, sneezing, having a sore throat and sometimes getting a fever. Most of the time, all you want to do is rest. But that’s not easy when you have a cold. Let’s discuss some tips that can help you get a better night’s sleep!Is there a way to stop coughing so much? Should I try sleeping in a certain position? What about drinking fluids? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans?How to make the most out of a rental property?What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2023 • 5min
[RERUN] What is Lego?
The Danish toy brand Lego may be celebrating its 91th anniversary in 2023, but it’s showing no signs of slowing down! An average of 31 billion bricks are sold each year around the world, and the company appeals to a wide range of people. Back in 1932, in the small Danish town of Billund, carpenter Ole Kirk Christiansen decided to expand his business by building small wooden toys. A couple of years later, Christiansen chose the name Lego, as an abbreviation of Leg Godt, which means “to play well” in Danish. It was only after the second world war that Lego started producing its first plastic bricks, when the material became more widely available in Denmark.How did Lego start out? How did Lego stay so strong over the years? What about Lego's environmental footprint? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How to make the most out of a rental property?What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?How can I meditate without meditating?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2023 • 5min
What's really in vegan meat substitutes?
Despite the rising popularity of vegan or vegetarian lifestyles, many people still love the taste and texture of meat, or simply can’t kick the habit, having eaten meat throughout their lifetimes. That explains why the vegan meat substitute market is thriving.These 100% plant-based products are a good source of protein and closely resemble meat in a number of ways. But no doubt many of you who eat them have wondered whether they’re actually better for the planet or for human health.So what’s actually in them? How so? Should we avoid meat substitutes then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How will the High Seas Treaty protect the oceans?How to make the most out of a rental property?What is CoreCore, the latest aesthetic taking over Tiktok?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


