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Why do we get pins and needles?

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What are earworms, the songs we just can't get out of our heads? Jun 19, 2023

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Have you ever had a song stuck in your head for hours or even days? One that pops up randomly and repeats itself over and over again? Let’s take a moment to explore what earworms are, what they have in common, what causes them, and how they can affect our health.

An earworm is a catchy tune that invades your brain and refuses to leave. The term actually comes from the German word ohrwurm. According to ABC.net.au, it was first used in English by author Desmond Bagley,in his 1978 novel Flyaway.

What do earworm songs have in common ? What causes an earworm song to come into your head ? How can we get rid of an earworm song if we don't want it in our head? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is 12-3-30, the viral Tiktok workout?

Why do we get pins and needles?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet? Jun 18, 2023

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If you have ever slept with a cat or a dog, you know how cozy it can be. Whether they are at the foot of the bed or on the duvet, pets can make you feel safe and comforted like a plush toy.

According to the UK Pet Food Manufacturers Association, 62% of households in the country own a pet, including 13 million dogs and 12 million cats. But are there health risks when you share your bed with a furry friend? Studies have different opinions on the matter. Let’s investigate.

What evidence is there on the subject ? What about hygiene ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What is 12-3-30, the viral Tiktok workout?

Why do we get pins and needles?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is 12-3-30, the viral Tiktok workout? Jun 16, 2023

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If you use Tiktok, you may well have seen videos of people walking on a treadmill at a steep incline. Many of them claim to have lost weight and improved their fitness, all thanks to the 12-3-30 workout.

If you’re thinking those are some oddly specific numbers, you’re right. The method involves walking on a treadmill that is inclined at 12%, for 30 minutes, at a speed of 3 mph. That's it. No running, no jumping, no fancy equipment. Just walking.

Where does the 12-3-30 workout come from? Is 12-3-30 suitable for everyone? Is it really effective for weight loss? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?

What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Where does Father's Day come from? Jun 15, 2023

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Father’s Day is a holiday that honours fathers and celebrates their role in society. It’s celebrated in the United Kingdom on the third Sunday of June, but it wasn’t always a national holiday. In fact, it was imported from the United States, where it started in the early 20th century.

The idea of Father’s Day was first proposed by Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman from Spokane, Washington, who wanted to show her appreciation for her father, William Jackson Smart. He was a Civil War veteran and a widower who raised six children by himself.

Who came up with the idea of Father’s Day and why? How did Father’s Day become a national holiday in the United States? Is Father’s Day celebrated in other countries? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Is excuseflation contributing to rising food prices? Jun 14, 2023

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It won’t have escaped your attention that the price of your weekly shopping basket at the supermarket has gone up significantly in the last year. Indeed, recent data from Kantar suggests that families are now spending an extra £16 per week on food shopping, due to inflation. More and more people are being plunged into food insecurity. But what can be done?

Well, in late May 2023, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warned that new rules could be brought in to force supermarkets to treat shoppers fairly. And Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has previously said that interest rates will continue increasing if companies keep increasing food prices.

What is excuseflation? Can we say that inflation is fake ? Which companies are the worst culprits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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

Why do we get pins and needles? Jun 14, 2023

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We all know what it feels like to get pins and needles. It usually happens when we’ve been in the same position for too long, sleeping on one of our arms for example. Bad posture when seated can make this more likely to happen.

It’s a slightly uncomfortable feeling of numbness and tingling, as if someone was raking your skin repeatedly with small pointed objects. That’s where the name “pins and needles” comes from, which goes back to the mid-19th century, according to word-detective.com. There is a scientific term for the sensation too by the way: paresthesia.

Where does the pins and needles reaction come from? Can it be related to diseases ? When should we worry? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment? Jun 13, 2023

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Retinol is a form of vitamin A, which is essential for healthy skin. It has many benefits such as smoothing wrinkles, exfoliating dead cells, clearing pores, and fading dark spots.

Retinol works by stimulating the production of collagen, which is the protein that gives your skin strength and structure, and by speeding up the turnover of skin cells, which means it helps remove old cells from the surface of your skin and reveal fresh ones underneath.

How to use retinol? What should you be aware of before using a retinol? What is the difference between retinoid and retinol? Who should avoid using retinol? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is Karoshi, the dangerous overwork epidemic?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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How does the "Scully Effect" raise young women's interest in science fields? Jun 13, 2023

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The musical film The Little Mermaid was released in cinemas on 24 May 2023. This movie highlights the importance of representations in the media. This effect has a name: the Scully Effect.

The combination made for an unprecedented representation of women on TV at the time, with audiences far more accustomed to seeing scientists played by white men. The fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are grouped together under the name of STEM professions. And Dana Scully was one of the first female characters in such a field to feature on prime-time TV, which would inspire a generation of young women to start careers in STEM professions. The phenomenon has become referred to as the Scully Effect.

Is there any data to back it up? Why did Scully become such an inspirational figure? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

Date of first release : October 7th, 2022

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