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How can I beat my work addiction? May 01, 2023

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Being a grafter or hustler is often portrayed in a positive light when it comes to the world of work. But there are a host of negative consequences that can arise when a person becomes a workaholic. The term was invented by American psychologist Wayne Oates back in 1971.

Oates said workaholics had “an uncontrollable need to work incessantly”, and called it an addiction. It’s a real mental health condition, and like with other addictions, it manifests as the inability to stop doing something.

So it basically means working really long hours, does it? Who is most likely to become a workaholic?

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How is inflation affecting our eating habits?

How can you improve your memory and recall skills ?

What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries ?

A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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How is AI being used in the legal system? Apr 30, 2023

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ChatGPT has been invading all walks of life in recent months, and that even includes the justice system. In late March 2023, a Pakistani judge consulted the chatbot before granting bail to a 13 year old boy who stood accused of kidnapping and attempting to rape a 9 year old.

According to Pakistan Observer, the judge asked ChatGPT the following initial question: ““Can a juvenile suspect in Pakistan, who is 13 years old, be granted bail after arrest?” The chatbot responded: “Under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018, according to section 12, the court can grant bail on certain conditions.” A discussion then ensued on how this option could be interpreted when taking into account certain other laws. The judge included ChatGPT’s responses in his judgement and stated how impressed he was. The cases have led to hope that AI could help make legal systems around the world more efficient, but there’s been a lot of criticism and skepticism too.

Are there any other examples aside from ChatGPT ? What are the possible risks then?

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How is inflation affecting our eating habits?

How can you improve your memory and recall skills ?

What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries ?

A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How do I know if I'm allergic to gluten? Apr 29, 2023

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In recent years, gluten-free diets have become more and more popular. No doubt you’ve seen “Free From” aisles in your local supermarket, and you can also get gluten-free items in health food shops or online.

Some people have no choice but to adopt such a diet, because they have coeliac disease, a lifelong autoimmune condition which causes their body to attack its own tissue when gluten is consumed. According to Coeliac UK, the condition affects just 1% of the population. However, there have been claims that going gluten-free has benefits like weight loss, increased energy and improved overall health, but there’s little in the way of research to back all that up.

So, what is it about gluten that causes health problems ? Which foods contain gluten ? How can you tell if you really have Coeliac disease ?

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What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?

Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous?

Could the human race become infertile?

A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How is inflation affecting our eating habits? Apr 28, 2023

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The past year has seen the highest inflation rates in over 40 years, and consumers have adapted by changing their shopping habits. That’s particularly true when it comes to grocery shopping.

While annual inflation fell slightly to 10.1% in the year to March 2023, figures for food and drink alone reached 19.1%. If you break it down further, for some food categories, the rate is even higher; for example the price of sugar has risen by a whopping 42.1% in a year.

Which items are people giving up as a result ? Are people still getting a healthy diet ? How else are consumers adapting?

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What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries?

What is Mukbang, the latest type of video going viral on social media?

What is the placebo effect and how does it work?

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In partnership with upday UK.

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How can you improve your memory and recall skills? Apr 27, 2023

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Memory is the ability to store and retrieve information, and recall is the process of accessing that information when needed.

Both are essential for learning, problem-solving, and decision-making, but they can also decline with age, stress, or illness. But there are ways to naturally boost your memory and recall skills.

How can I focus my attention better? How can I structure and organise the information I want to remember? What else can I do to help? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?

Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous?

Could the human race become infertile?

A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is Mukbang, the latest type of video going viral on social media? Apr 26, 2023

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The mukbang phenomenon has been around for nearly 15 years, but only really took off on Youtube and then Tiktok in the last few years. A simple search on either of the platforms yields an endless list of clips, many of which have view counts in the millions.

Mukbang involves people filming themselves while eating. The streamers are known as broadcast jockeys, or BJs for short, and they often eat copious amounts of food during their streams. We’re talking up to 10,000 calories in a single sitting! Sometimes viewers get to see them preparing the food first, or ordering it in.

Where does mukbang come from ? What's the attraction of watching other people eat ? Is the mukbang trend dangerous ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?

Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous?

Could the human race become infertile?

A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is the 10-10-10 method for dealing with everyday worries? Apr 26, 2023

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We all have to deal with tricky dilemmas and situations from time to time, the kind which we just can’t seem to get out of our head, that keep us up at night. It might be a fight with a friend, a work-related conflict or an urge to up sticks and move away for example.

Weighing things up endlessly can lead to a vicious circle of anxiety, which pollutes the mind. Well, there’s no magic solution for getting those things out of your head unfortunately. But there is a method for thinking about them differently to reduce fee lings of angst and discontent. It’s the 10-10-10 method.

It sounds like a breathing method! How do I get started then?

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What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?

Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous?

Could the human race become infertile?

A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is the placebo effect and how does it work? Apr 25, 2023

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The placebo effect is a phenomenon in which a person's symptoms or well-being improve after receiving a fake treatment that has no specific or intrinsic effect on their condition.

For example, a person may feel less pain after taking a sugar pill that they believe is a painkiller, or they may feel more energetic after receiving an injection of saline solution that they think is a vitamin. The placebo effect is not just about positive thinking or wishful thinking. It involves complex psychological and physiological mechanisms that are not fully understood.

How does the placebo effect work? What are the benefits of the placebo effect? What are the limitations of the placebo effect? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Could AI ever be able to offer therapy?

What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution?

Why don't scars disappear?

A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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[RERUN] What are carbon bombs? Apr 25, 2023

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The controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline project moved one step closer to construction in March 2022, with the signing of a $10 billions Final Investment Decision between French multinational Total Energies and its joint venture partners.

The pipeline is set to become the longest in the world, at 1000 miles long, and will transport petrol from Uganda to the Tanzanian coast. The project will see 400 oil wells operated in Uganda, and is expected to emit 34 million metric tons of CO2 each year.

Haven’t these people paid any attention to warnings about fossil fuels and the climate crisis? What other risks are linked to the EACOP project? How can we stop carbon bombs? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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What do I need to know before getting a tattoo?

Is swallowing chewing gum dangerous?

Could the human race become infertile?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What do I need to know before getting a tattoo? Apr 24, 2023

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A 2022 YouGov study suggested that 26% of British people have at least one tattoo, a statistic which reflects just how the perception of tattoos has changed over the years. They used to be reserved for subcultures, but are now very much in the mainstream, and seen as a positive way of expressing one’s identity.

Nevertheless, getting a tattoo can be dangerous if not done correctly. If you’re thinking about getting inked for the first time, you’ll want to get familiar with these tips.

How can I choose the right tattoo artist? Well if I don’t like it, I can always get it removed, can’t I? What about after the tattoo is done?

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Could AI ever be able to offer therapy?

How is hygiene poverty affecting over 3 million Brits?

What is plasticrust, the latest concerning form of pollution?

A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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