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Why is Disney becoming unpopular? Oct 25, 2023

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The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its centenary this October, but the prevailing mood is far from festive. That’s because Disney's image is taking a hit. In May 2023, Axios-Harris placed it 77th for reputation in a ranking of America’s 100 most visible companies. When you consider that it had figured 4th on that same list as recently as 2019, the impact is clear.

On that front, it's not doing too shabbily. Mickey Mouse remains one of the world's most iconic characters, and Disney, with its movies, theme parks, and streaming services, continues to be an integral part of many Westerners' lives.

Is Disney's brand still powerful then? What’s really behind the fall in popularity then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry?

Do superfoods actually work?

Why do some people confuse their left and right?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Faux self-care: are we being fooled by the wellness industry? Oct 24, 2023

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You’ve probably seen the ads for products and services that promise to make you happier, healthier, and more fulfilled. Things like journals, air purifiers, crystal jewellery, and of course, bubble baths. These are all examples of what some experts call ‘faux self-care’: the idea that we can buy our way out of stress, burnout, and depression.

It’s also based on the idea that we are responsible for our own wellbeing, and that we shouldn’t expect or demand care from others. This is especially true for women, who are often expected to juggle multiple roles and responsibilities without complaining or asking for help.

But does faux self-care really work, or does it make us feel worse in the long run? And how can we practise real self-care? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do some people confuse their left and right?

Why did the man who invented the lobotomy win a Nobel Prize?

Is binge drinking over in the UK?

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Why do some people confuse their left and right? Oct 23, 2023

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Knowing the difference between right and left is crucial for various daily activities like driving and navigation. While most of us take this skill for granted, a significant portion of the population faces challenges with it. A study published in 2020 in the Journal of Experimental Psychology estimated that one in six adults struggles to distinguish their right from their left.

Of course, if you turn the wrong way when out in the street, it can be a minor inconvenience. You might get lost, or turn up late for an appointment for example. But in some cases, confusing left and right can be a matter of life and death. It might sound unlikely, but all too many times, surgery has been carried out on the wrong side of a patient’s body due to human error, with tragic consequences. And back in 2010 it emerged that the sinking of the Titanic may have actually been caused by a left-right steering error.

So, how does this actually work? Now, why is this such a challenge? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is an oil shock?

Could Turmeric help indigestion?

What is reverse ageing?

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Why did the man who invented the lobotomy win a Nobel Prize? Oct 22, 2023

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In 1949, neurologist Egas Moniz reached the pinnacle of his career when he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine. He received this honor for what is now known as a lobotomy, though at the time it was referred to as leucotomy, "for its therapeutic value in certain psychoses."

This controversial medical procedure, widely used in the 1940s, was later deemed barbaric and eventually banned in the 1980s. However, the legacy of this Nobel Prize is now under considerable scrutiny, with many critics calling for its revocation. The Nobel Foundation, on the other hand, stands firm, asserting that Egas Moniz's name will remain among the laureates.

But what exactly is a lobotomy? So, in what historical context did this practice emerge? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is reverse ageing?

Could Turmeric help indigestion?

What is an oil shock?

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How long does love last according to science? Oct 21, 2023

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We’ve talked about love and relationships in a number of previous episodes of Do You Really Know. You may remember we’ve discussed the secrets to a long-lasting relationship, and the triangular theory of love for example.

But despite lovey dovey representations of romance in films, a lot of people say that love doesn’t last forever. Some people say it’s limited to three years max for example. So what does science have to say on the matter then?

Why wouldn’t love be the same three months and three years into a relationship then? Does genetics have any role to play? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is reverse ageing?

Could Turmeric help indigestion?

What is an oil shock?

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What is reverse ageing? Oct 20, 2023

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In 2021, American multi-millionaire Bryan Johnson began his Project Blueprint. Then 43, his stated aim was to restore his body and organs to the state of an eighteen-year-old.

To do this, he follows an extreme fitness program and a strict diet, and takes a whole host of medicines and supplements, not to mention undergoing an organ operation every year. All of this costs around $2M per year. His team of doctors say that the results are promising, but other medical experts are more skeptical.

Haven't we always wanted to slow down the ageing process? How does reverse ageing work then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do we get screen apnea?

What is kalsarikännit?

What are lucid dreams?

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Could Turmeric help indigestion? Oct 19, 2023

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Turmeric is a plant that belongs to the ginger family. It has a bright yellow-orange color, and a bitter and peppery taste. The main active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, a compound that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

One of the conditions that turmeric may help with is indigestion which can be caused by various factors, such as stress, overeating, alcohol, medications, or underlying diseases. However, one of the main causes is excess stomach acid, which can irritate the lining of the stomach and the esophagus causing symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, nausea, and heartburn.

But what if there was a natural alternative to drugs? So, should you start taking tumeric? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do we get screen apnea?

What is kalsarikännit?

What are lucid dreams?

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What is an oil shock? Oct 19, 2023

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The day Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the price of crude oil surged over the $100 a barrel mark for the first time since 2014. Soon, economic sanctions would be announced against Russia, with buyers shunning exports from the world’s third largest oil producing country.

For over a century, oil has been both a fuel and a barometer for the world economy. But it can also be a double-edged sword as Western countries found out in the 1970s. At the start of the 1970s, the post-war boom was coming to an end. From 1971 onwards, things started going downhill, and oil ended up being at the heart of an unprecedented economic and geopolitical crisis.

How did the 1973 crisis come around? How did the oil-dependent Western countries react? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is it bad to drink water with a meal?

Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?

Why is physical contact important for our health?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

First broadcast : 26/03/2022

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What is kalsarikännit? Oct 18, 2023

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Regular listeners will be familiar with a number of Scandinavian lifestyle trends by now, given we’ve discussed the likes of Denmark’s hygge, Sweden’s lagom and Norway’s friluftsliv on the show in the past. Today, we’re going to talk about a custom from Finland which has gained international recognition in recent years.

Kalsarikännit is made up of two Finnish words: “kalsari", which means "underwear" and "kännit", which means "getting drunk’. An odd combination, you might be thinking. Put them together and what do you get? The term actually refers to the tradition of getting tipsy at home alone. It has also been loosely translated and anglicised into the word “pantsdrunk”.

How did it get to be so popular? Isn’t drinking alone at home kind of sad? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is it bad to drink water with a meal?

Are Skyr yoghurts really good for you?

Why is physical contact important for our health?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why do we get screen apnea? Oct 18, 2023

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It’s pretty common knowledge that office workers across the world have a sedentary lifestyle, which is linked with a whole host of potential health problems. But did you know that most of us also unconsciously hold our breath when staring into an electronic screen?

The phenomenon was discovered by former Microsoft executive Linda Stone back in 2008, who named it email apnea. While she did a lot of breathing exercises at home, she realised those went out the window when she was in front of her computer screen looking through her emails. Fast forward to the 2020s and it’s not just emails that cause us to hold our breath. Laptops and smartphones are now part of our everyday lives, meaning we spend more time than ever before using electronic devices.

What’s going on in our bodies when this happens? What are the health effects? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What are lucid dreams?

What are primitive reflexes?

Is it bad to drink water with a meal?

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