Do you really know?

What is conscious quitting?

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Can deep sleep help stop dementia? Apr 06, 2023

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It’s not news that if you don't get a good nights sleep you will probably not be your best the next day, but while you are snoozing, particularly in deep sleep, your brain is not just powered down, it is busy cleaning out the days toxins, almost like it is ‘washing your brain’ and getting it ready for the next day.

“Sleep is not just a state where things turn off. Sleep is a very active state for the brain – and it seems to be a special state for fluid flow within the brain,” says Laura Lewis, assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University in the Guardian newspaper.

What happens if we don't get enough deep sleep? How can we boost our deep sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?

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What is conscious quitting? Apr 05, 2023

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Following on from “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing”, conscious quitting is another work-related term that’s gone viral in recent times. It’s based on the results of prominent surveys which have shown that people are increasingly prepared to walk away from a job if they feel their employers’ values don’t match theirs.

For example, in February 2023 former Unilever chief executive Paul Polman reported on the findings of the Net Positive Employee Barometer. The survey of 4,000 UK and US based employees showed that employees are “worried about the future and want to work for companies who are doing something about it”. That could be taking action on issues like gender equality or environmental challenges for example.

Which groups of people are most likely to be conscious quitters? Why has this phenomenon come to light now? Could the conscious quitting trend hurt companies? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is eating fish still good for you?

Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?

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Why is Israel going through a major political crisis? Apr 05, 2023

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Since January 2023, hundreds of thousands of people have been gathering in the streets of Jerusalem. They’re protesting in response to a package of judicial reform bills which would bring in drastic changes to Israel’s legal system.

In late March Defense Minister Yoav Galant spoke out about the dangers of the reform and in favour of the protests. He was subsequently fired, sparking turmoil. Even the usually reserved and ceremonial President Isaac Herzog demanded that the government "immediately" stop legislative work on the controversial judicial reform project that is dividing the country.

What’s so controversial about the planned reforms? So why is this a problem? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is eating fish still good for you?

Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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How should I organise my fridge? Apr 04, 2023

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You might be the kind of person that meticulously fills your fridge with your groceries ensuring that every item is in the correct spot or perhaps you just shove them in wherever there is space but there is actual science behind how to best fill your fridge to keep things fresh and avoid waste.

But everything you thought you knew may no longer be valid as the UK food authority has just updated its advice on a number of foodstuffs and where they should be stored so it might be time to refresh your fridge organisation. The most significant change is regarding potatoes. For as long as I can remember the advice regarding raw potatoes was to store them in a cool dry place but not the fridge. This was to stop something called “cold sweetening”, from happening.

What has changed when it comes to storing food? What else should I know about storing food? What should not be refrigerated? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Is eating fish still good for you?

Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road?

What do I need to know before getting laser eye surgery?

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Is eating fish still good for you? Apr 03, 2023

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On paper, fish have everything required to be an excellent staple to many diets. They’re rich in protein, vitamins, trace elements, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and aren’t too high in calories. The only downside is that fish live in an increasingly polluted environment.

What with heavy metals and plastic waste invading the oceans, more and more people are concerned about the pitfalls of eating fish. After all, they can be contaminated by chemical pollutants such as PCBs, methylmercury, or dioxins. These endocrine disruptors can have very harmful effects such as causing neurological disorders or forms of cancer. Furthermore, food derived from fish flesh is also likely to be contaminated with microorganisms such as bacteria and parasites.

Should we stop eating fish then? Should I avoid any other types of fish? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?

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What do I need to know before getting laser eye surgery? Apr 02, 2023

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Shortsightedness or myopia affects long distance vision, preventing people from seeing objects over a few yards away. You may remember we covered the subject on Do You Really Know? a while back and that it has been labelled an epidemic due to ever increasing prevalence worldwide.

It’s estimated that a third of all people suffer from myopia, and the World Health Organisation has suggested that half of all human beings in the world will be shortsighted by 2050, with excessive screen use and a lack of time spent outdoors largely to blame. If you simply can't stand contacts or glasses, laser surgery is another option. It's been in fashion since the turn of the century and according to Optegra, over 15,000 Brits choose to go down that route each year.

Can all shortsighted people get laser eye surgery? How does the laser work? Does it work every time? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.

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Why do we drive on the left hand side of the road? Apr 01, 2023

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According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, there are as many as 430 deaths per year due to wrong-way crashes in the United States alone. That might be hard to believe as for most of us driving on the “right” side of the road is as automatic as brushing your teeth.

But there is of a course a divide between countries that drive on the left and those that drive on the right. In ancient times, driving was not really regulated, but it was nevertheless the norm to drive on the left. And it’s down in no small part to the fact that the majority of people are right-handed. In ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt, soldiers and cavalry men carried their swords and shields on the left to draw more easily with their right hands when needed.

How far back does the tradition of driving on the left go? When did that change in other parts of the world? What about in other countries? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?

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How can I optimise my interior through Ikea hacking? Mar 31, 2023

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Ever since Covid-19 lockdowns, many people have developed a taste for interior design and regularly take to Pinterest for inspiration. But as you may well know from experience, buying a few furniture items can quickly add up in cost.

As a result, clever internet users have been coming up with solutions to repurpose items bought from Ikea, whose items are available in many different parts of the world. The trend has been labelled Ikea hacking and it involves repurposing furniture items from their original function.

What are some examples of Ikea hacking? So can you just customize any piece of furniture? Do I have to get the original items from Ikea? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?

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What is Sisu? Mar 30, 2023

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Trying to come up with a translation for the Finnish term sisu is a bit of a lost cause. Rotten Tomatoes described it as “a white-knuckled form of courage and unimaginable determination in the face of overwhelming odds.” while the BBC has defined it as “strength, perseverance in a task that for some may seem crazy to undertake, almost hopeless”.

It’s not exactly resilience, because that comes after a setback. And it’s not perseverance either which is more linked to a long term goal, whereas sisu really relates to a given moment in time. It could be finding the strength to have a complicated discussion with a superior at work for example, or attempting to resolve a conflict. Sisu is based on honesty and respect, to oneself and towards others.

So where does it come from? What are some examples of people who personified sisu? To listen to the last episodes, you can click here :