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What foods should you avoid to lose belly fat? Jul 18, 2024

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Losing belly fat is a common health and wellness goal. The fat we consume in excess is stored in specialized cells called adipocytes, and its distribution varies between men and women. For men, it’s more likely to accumulate on the belly, while for women, it tends to be on the thighs, buttocks, and hips before migrating to the belly at menopause.

Regular physical activity, especially exercises that strengthen the abdominal muscles, is always beneficial. However, diet plays a crucial role in avoiding the formation of the infamous belly bulge. Certain foods and drinks should be avoided or consumed in moderation.

But is belly fat dangerous? What other foods should you limit? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do some people believe in ghosts?

What is the placebo effect and how does it work?

Could chronoworking make you work more efficiently?

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Why do some people believe in ghosts? Jul 17, 2024

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You might assume that belief in the paranormal is limited to the fringes of society. After all, according to science, ghosts don’t exist; or at least, their existence has never been proven.

But despite this lack of evidence, a significant proportion of people still claim to believe in ghosts. Within the last decade, Yougov polls have suggested that’s true for a third of Brits and 40% of Americans.

How did belief in ghosts evolve over time? What’s the psychological explanation for believing in ghosts?

In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How much do surrogate mothers get paid?

What is the Barnum effect?

How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?

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Could chronoworking make you work more efficiently? Jul 16, 2024

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Most productivity methods aim to boost your efficiency during office hours. But a new technique, based on your biological clock, might be the key: chronoworking.

The term was coined by British journalist Ellen Scott in early 2024 in her newsletter “Working on Purpose.” She predicted that working according to your body clock would be a major trend. Chronoworking means tuning into your natural energy peaks and dips throughout the day, month, or year, and adjusting your work schedule accordingly.

What is chronoworking? How does it work in practice? What exactly is the biological clock? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How much do surrogate mothers get paid?

What is the Barnum effect?

How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?

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How much do surrogate mothers get paid? Jul 15, 2024

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The NHS says that one in seven couples may have difficulty conceiving, which can be a traumatic experience for those who want to have children. Sometimes, infertility can be treated through medicine or surgery, and other times assisted conception through artificial insemination or IVF helps those couples get pregnant.

But other times, it just doesn’t work out and a couple aren’t able to have a child on their own. Surrogacy may be an option in such cases. It’s a process where a woman, known as a surrogate mother, agrees to carry a child for the couple who are unable to conceive.

Is that even legal? Why would someone choose to be a surrogate mother? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people clumsier than others?

What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?

How to follow the beach flag system?

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How do you know what size condom to use? Jul 13, 2024

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Condoms are the best protection out there against sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies! And you can get them for free on the NHS from sexual health clinics, some GP surgeries and pharmacies, and some young people’s services.

But many people wonder how to find the right size for them or their partner, for max comfort, safety and pleasure.

What are the risks of using a condom that’s not the right size then? How do I do that then? What if I’m not really sure about the size? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people clumsier than others?

What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?

How to follow the beach flag system?

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Why do people get angry when they drive? Jul 12, 2024

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According to Compare the Market research from November 2023, 69.5% of UK drivers say they experience road rage, with 12% admitting it happens to them once a week or more.

Maybe you've witnessed road rage before as a passenger in a friend or family member’s car. You get in, everything is going smoothly, and all of a sudden another driver tailgates them or fails to indicate in front of them. From one second to the next, the person you know is replaced by a screaming, cursing maniac!

Is everyone prone to road rage to the same extent? What’s the best way to deal with an aggressive driver? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people clumsier than others?

What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?

How to follow the beach flag system?

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Is palm oil really bad for your health? Jul 11, 2024

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We know that palm oil cultivation isn’t great for the environment, but it’s also not the best for our health. Despite this, palm oil production continues to soar, reaching a record 77.5 million tonnes in 2023, primarily from Indonesia and Malaysia. It’s the most consumed vegetable oil globally.

The main reason is its cost-effectiveness. This vegetable fat is derived from the fruit of oil palm trees through hot pressing, which extracts about 30% lipids. Its smooth, creamy texture is highly valued by manufacturers for use in both food products and cosmetics like shower gels. Additionally, it has no odor or taste, making it ideal for preserving food.

Why is palm oil so popular? Why is palm oil considered unhealthy? Does palm oil have any benefits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Do penises really get bigger in the summer?

Why do we get brain freeze?

What is this new toxic trend looksmaxxing all about?

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Why do we get brain freeze? Jul 10, 2024

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“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream” goes the popular tongue twister, based on a song written in the 1920s by American musicians Howard Johnson, Billy Moll, and Robert A. King.

And ice cream is indeed the perfect cold treat for a hot summer’s day, isn’t it? Except when it gets too cold! Sometimes, with the very first mouthful, the sudden chill of brain freeze rushes to your head, causing a sharp pain that lasts a few seconds. Brain freeze is also known as “ice cream headache” because that’s usually what causes it, but it can also come on when drinking chilled beverages.

It sure makes for an uncomfortable few seconds, doesn’t it?! Do you have any tips to prevent brain freeze? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?

Why is laughing contagious?

How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities?

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Do penises really get bigger in the summer? Jul 10, 2024

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Many men feel self-conscious about the size of their penis, and it’s often down to constant comparisons with other men, driven by pornography.

Interestingly, some men have noticed that their penis appears bigger during warmer weather, and online discussions of this have led to the phenomenon becoming known as "summer penis."

Is there any basis to those claims though? Just how much bigger can it get then? What determines penis size? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can social media exposure lead to vicarious trauma?

Why is laughing contagious?

How does the Matthew Effect help us understand class inequalities?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is this new toxic trend looksmaxxing all about? Jul 09, 2024

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Beauty standards evolve over time, often influenced by social media. While beauty is typically associated with femininity, men are also subject to these pressures. Enter looksmaxxing, a new trend on TikTok where men strive to meet certain beauty standards, often to dangerous extremes. This trend, which borders on the masculinist movement, involves men doing everything they can to enhance their physical appearance by idealizing specific criteria.

Looksmaxxers aim for a square jawline, ultra-defined facial features, and sculpted muscles. According to looksmaxxing standards, male beauty is purely objective: jaw shape, muscle definition, and beard care are all crucial. This ideal is often linked to high testosterone levels.

What does this mean? How did looksmaxxing start? What does looksmaxxing say is the ideal male? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why are some people clumsier than others?

What is Quantum medicine and is it a scam?

How to follow the beach flag system?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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