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In a unique suicide prevention initiative, toilet paper in Japan’s university restrooms bears uplifting messages and helpline numbers. This creative approach addresses the alarming rise in youth suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mental health specialists aim to break the stigma surrounding mental health in Japan. Students discover comforting notes while in a private space, encouraging openness and support. Explore the cultural attitudes towards mental health and the innovative ways being used to encourage conversations among the youth.

Explore the world of ultra-processed foods like chicken nuggets and instant noodles, which are packed with sugars, fats, and chemicals. Discover the striking statistic that these foods make up nearly two-thirds of school meals in Britain. Learn how to identify these products by reading ingredient lists and understand the significant difference between processed and ultra-processed foods. The podcast highlights urgent reasons to limit what we consume to promote better health.

Drug use among young people is soaring, with a shocking 50% rise in consumption over the past year. Harm reduction programs have emerged as crucial resources, especially in party environments, to minimize risks. The work of organizations like Psycare UK is highlighted, showcasing their impact in creating safer spaces at events. The discussion also delves into the main dangers posed in social settings and explores how everyone can contribute to fostering a more responsible party scene.

Along with account hacking and fake technical support, phishing is one of the most common types of online scam. It can appear in many forms, from emails and text messages to sponsored search engine links and phone calls. But in 2024, a new variation emerged, targeting motorists in particular. Known as quishing—a blend of “QR” and “phishing”—this scam uses fake QR codes to steal payment details.QR codes have become a part of daily life, whether for accessing restaurant menus, making payments, or even paying parking fines. But this convenience has also made them a target for scammers. In mid-2024, the RAC warned of a rise in fraudulent QR codes placed on parking machines in several UK locations, tricking drivers into entering their payment details on fake websites. Victims only realize they’ve been scammed when they see unauthorized transactions—or when they receive an unexpected parking fine.So how does quishing actually work? How can you avoid falling for a fake QR code? And what should you do if you think you’ve been targeted? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Is the gut really our "second brain"?How can I get the most out of daytime napping?Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music?A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the rise of dating apps, it seems more common to have sex without being in love. Sex for sex's sake, promises to be mindless and commitment-free. In short: pleasure without the risk of pain, but this might not be the whole story. Experts suggest that this trend reflects a deeper change in society. The separation of sex from love and emotional attachment is part of a broader societal shift towards consumerism and individual pleasure.Why are people tempted by a quick fling? Is it even possible to detach your body from your feelings? So, by cutting ourselves off from feelings, do we deprive ourselves of some of the pleasure? Should we be wary of this kind of behavior? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:How can you revitalise your relationship with 3 expert sex tips?Why do we get the post-sex blues?Does sex help us to sleep better?A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.First Broadcast: 9/10/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, artificial intelligence has transformed how many workers go about their jobs on a daily basis. AI developments are certainly exciting to many people, but there’s also a lot of nervousness out there, due to the inevitability that AI-based automation will end up replacing some parts of human work in a lot of fields.In January 2024, the IMF issued a cautionary report titled AI Will Transform the Global Economy. Let’s Make Sure It Benefits Humanity. It suggested that 40% of jobs worldwide will be impacted by AI, a figure that could reach 60% in more advanced economies.Are some of those jobs at risk? What about creative fields? What about jobs that require human interaction, like teaching? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Does your name really affect your looks?hat are the dangers of self-diagnosis?How can I beat my smartphone addiction?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First Broadcast: 18/10/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever noticed that you tend to have your best ideas in the shower? If so, you’re not alone! A 2014 study conducted by cognitive psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman found that 72% of people get creative ideas while showering. So it’s really not a coincidence.Science has shown that taking a shower is actually a perfect combination of a few factors which allow for optimal creativity. Struggling to solve a particularly complicated problem at work or in your studies? Need to come up with the perfect Christmas gift idea, or plan an event? Try jumping in the shower; you’d be surprised how often it’s more effective than continuing to grind away or hoping for a flash of inspiration.How can taking a shower boost creativity? Do hormones have anything to do with it? Does this state of mind have a name? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:What is bae-realing, the new dating trend?Why are Christmas adverts so moving?Could Mastodon replace Twitter?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.First broadcast: 4/12/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to a study published in Human Reproduction in 2021, there are around 1.6 million twins born each year, with an average of one in every 42 newborn children being a twin. The research also revealed that the global twinning rate had increased by a third since the 1980s.It’s fair to say that twins have long fascinated scientists, and society as a whole. Some people portray twins as kind of identical clones with supernatural powers. They suggest that twins are capable of communicating telepathically and experiencing each other’s emotions, even from great distances.  Do twins really share a special bond ? Have twins similar behaviors ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?What are the dirtiest objects in your home?Why do we get travel sick?A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s shaping Europe today? How does it impact your life? And what’s the bigger picture? Long Story Short is Europod’s new daily podcast, cutting through the noise to bring you the facts, the context, and why it all matters in just 5 minutes. Tune in Monday to Friday for sharp, no-nonsense breakdowns of the news that’s shaping Europe. Perfect for your coffee break, your commute, or whenever you need to catch up. Long Story Short, hosted by Evi Kiorri, with new episodes dropping at 12:30 PM CET, is available on all streaming platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices