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Could zero dates make your love life more efficient? Mar 15, 2024

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In early 2023, dating site Eharmony released findings from a survey of over 1000 singletons. The research found that on average they spent 55 minutes per day logged in to the dating app, with six conversations on the go at the same time. Despite that, as many as 70% of those surveyed felt heavy dating app usage had a negative impact on their mental health.

Spending so much energy on dating can get overwhelming, but fear not. I'm here to tell you about a solution which could help you take back control of your love life: the zero date. The idea was invented back in 2018 by American entrepreneur Christina Wallace.

What’s it all about then? What’s the difference between a zero date and a regular first date then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?

Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?

How can I move house stress-free?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Does a 'lifetime guarantee' really mean for life? Mar 14, 2024

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In this age of responsible and measured consumption, we’re tending to turn more and more towards products with a long lifespan and a good guarantee. In fact, you’ve probably already seen this on a cast-iron saucepan, a bicycle or even household appliances, promising a lifetime guarantee. But the terms and conditions of this promise are not always very clear.

Therefore, it’s important to understand the difference between a genuine and a fake lifetime guarantee, and how to spot the signs of trust and transparency from brands.

What does it mean legally speaking? Can I have my product repaired until I die? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?

Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?

How can I move house stress-free?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why are voice notes so divisive? Mar 13, 2024

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According to Whatsapp, over 7 billion voice notes are sent on the app every day. A lot of the time, they offer a more personal touch and clearer explanations than text messages. But not everyone is a fan.

Tech journalist Victoria Turk published an article on the Huffington Post in 2019 under the headline “Can We All Agree That WhatsApp Voice Notes Are Terrible?”, while in 2023 Women’s Health Mag ran a feature on voice note fatigue, marking the messaging feature’s 10th anniversary.

Why do some people rely so heavily on voice notes? Why not just make a phone call instead? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?

Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?

How can I move house stress-free?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Which foods boost our brain function? Mar 13, 2024

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After a period off work or studying, it can be difficult to get your neurons up and running again, can’t it. But you can actually get a little boost by being more selective with the foods you eat, given that nutrition plays a crucial role in brain function. That’s because certain nutrients contribute to the smoothness and communication between neurons. They also influence our microbiome, which communicates constantly with our brain.

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a director of Nutritional Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital in the US, and published bestselling book “This is Your Brain on Food” back in 2020. In recent years she’s been quoted by sources like CNN and CNBC on a regular basis. Let’s go through some of her top recommendations.

What’s the number one? What about some of the so-called superfoods? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?

Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?

How can I move house stress-free?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Are our perfumes toxic? Mar 12, 2024

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Perfume is a luxury product worn by people all around the world, but fragrances are not without health risks. Perfumes use a mix of chemicals, some are natural, such as essential oils from plants, but many of them are synthetic, meaning they are created in a laboratory. The problem is that the perfume industry is not very transparent about what goes into their products.

They can hide hundreds of ingredients under the vague term "fragrance", without disclosing them to the consumers or the regulators. This means that we don't really know what we're spraying on our skin, clothes, and hair and some can be irritating and cause allergies. Even high quality famous brands can contribute to allergies which affect between 5 and 25 million people in Europe.

Which brands? How is this possible? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?

Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?

How can I move house stress-free?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy? Mar 11, 2024

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Let’s face it there are certain sounds that are just annoying to be exposed to, or sometimes even to think of! Someone chewing loudly with their mouth open, slurping soup, or making noise while eating pasta are a few examples.

But for some people, the impact of these sounds goes beyond being simply annoying; they bring on strong negative reactions. Those people have a neuropsychiatric condition called misophonia,which affects close to 1 in 5 people in the UK, according to a study by researchers at Kings College University which was published in Plos One journal in March 2023.

How exactly did we find out about misophonia? What causes it then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year? Mar 10, 2024

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Today marks the first day of Ramadan. Muslims around the world have begun a month-long fasting period, with fasting being one of the five pillars of Islam. During Ramadan, Muslims strive for spiritual growth by purifying both body and mind. That means abstaining from food and water during daylight hours, reciting the Quran, and saying special prayers. It's a period of mutual support, where acts of violence and deceit are strictly forbidden.

Even if you’re not a Muslim yourself, in the past you may well have witnessed your Muslim neighbours or friends setting up tables in the street as night falls, in order to break their fast by dining outdoors. Of course, with Ramadan starting in March this year, temperatures are pretty low and you may not see such scenes at all.

Are you saying the start of Ramadan hinges on moon sightings? Does that mean Ramadan doesn’t start on the same date in every country then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is sugar bad for our memory?

Does the law of attraction really work?

How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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

How do pheromones affect our sexuality? Mar 09, 2024

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Have you ever seen perfumes advertised as containing pheromones and therefore increasing your sexual attractiveness or libido? Sounds too good to be true, right? According to Healthline.com, pheromones are "chemical substances that are secreted outside of the body in fluids like urine and sweat." The portal explains that they’re produced by a wide range of animals and plants, but that it’s still not known for sure whether they even exist in humans.

That hasn’t stopped pheromones from being hyped up though. Some people say they play a role in desire, partner selection, and potentially even reproduction and fertility. Let’s take a moment to discuss whether there’s any substance to such claims.

What’s the difference between pheromones and hormones then? Can pheromones trigger specific behaviours or reactions in us? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is sugar bad for our memory?

Does the law of attraction really work?

How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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

What has the impact of femvertising been on marketing? Mar 08, 2024

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The term femvertising was coined by She Knows Media back in 2014, and recent years have seen more and more advertising campaigns champion female empowerment and challenge traditional gender norms, reshaping the marketing landscape.

But the emergence of femvertising has also led to a lot of scepticism, with some observers questioning whether the practice is actually a foe to the women’s rights movement, rather than a friend.

Do you have any notable examples of femvertising campaigns? What do women think about femvertising? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is sugar bad for our memory?

Does the law of attraction really work?

How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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

Why are women’s rights regressing? Mar 07, 2024

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According to a World Bank report from March 2023, the global pace of reforms toward equal treatment of women under the law has slumped to a 20-year low. This decline constitutes a potential impediment to economic growth at a critical time for the global economy.

Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in 2021, women’s rights have been systematically curtailed. From March 2022, it became the only country in the world where women have no access to secondary school or university. Similarly, to promote their vision of virtue, gymnasiums have been closed. A number of NGOs have repeatedly alerted international institutions to the fact that women can no longer work with them because of non-compliance with the country's compulsory dress code.

Is the problem the same in the West? How can we combat the decline in women's rights in Europe? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do some people say slum tourism a bad thing?

How should I organise my fridge?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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