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[RERUN] What is OCD? Jan 05, 2023

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OCD stands for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Contrary to popular opinion, we’re not just talking about irritating little quirks. The condition profoundly affects the patient's mind, behaviour, and emotions.

It all starts in the brain. Patients get intrusive thoughts that become obsessive over time. The more you hold on to these thoughts, the more anxiety you experience. OCD patients may even believe that if they have a thought, such as getting into a car accident or catching a serious disease, it means the event will happen. Unless they do something to prevent it – and that’s where compulsions start kicking in.

So how does it develop? And how long can it last? I get the idea. Is it possible to stop the spiral? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why do we get the post-sex blues?

What can be done about snoring?

How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions?

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

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Why do we get the post-sex blues? Jan 04, 2023

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If you’ve ever felt strangely sad after having sex, you may have wondered what on earth was wrong with you. After all, we’re supposed to lie around in a haze or cuddle up to our partner in a state of post-orgasmic bliss, every single time. At least that’s what popular culture would have us believe.

But rest assured, if that’s not the case for you, you’re not alone. Indeed, a lot of people have experienced what’s called post-coital dysphoria, also known as the post-sex blues. It refers to the negative emotions people feel after having sex. And it’s more common that you might think. A study on the condition was published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy in 2018.It was based on a questionnaire that 1208 men took, of which 41% said they had had the post-sex blues at least once in their lives.

What kind of feelings are we talking about? Could it be psychological too? What’s the best way to beat the blues then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I return unwanted gifts?

Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?

What can I do to relieve heartburn?

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

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What can be done about snoring? Jan 04, 2023

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According to the British Snoring and Sleep Apnea Association, 41% of the UK population snore, which means there are approximately 15 million snorers in the country. That in turn means 30 million people are affected by snoring, given that the noises can prove disturbing to a partner or family member’s sleep.

Of course when we breathe, oxygen passes through our nose, then behind the palate to reach the pharynx and trachea. When we sleep, these muscles tend to collapse, which can hamper air flow. Our organs start vibrating and the noise spreads in the nasal cavities. That’s where snoring comes from.

Is it a cause for concern? So what about the rest of us snorers who don’t suffer from sleep apnea? What if the snoring is down to my sleeping position? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I return unwanted gifts?

Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?

What can I do to relieve heartburn?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I make and keep my new year’s resolutions? Jan 03, 2023

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For many new year’s is a great time to take a look at your life and make some changes. Unfortunately, According to the time management firm FranklinCovey, one third of resolutions fail before the end of January.

There are three main reasons resolutions fail. Firstly, resolutions made because of what you think you ‘ought’ to do, are not likely to succeed. Next, being too vague and finally not having a realistic plan of how you intend to achieve your goal are all signs that your resolution will probably not make it. Your resolutions should be SMART. By that, I mean specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. This acronym is a great way to think about your resolutions and experts agree.

Why do so many resolutions fail? How do you make successful resolutions? How do I know when I'm setting unrealistic goals for myself? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I return unwanted gifts?

Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?

What can I do to relieve heartburn?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.

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[RERUN] What is Veganuary? Jan 03, 2023

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Here we are just a few days into 2023! Have you made, or perhaps already broken, any New Year’s resolutions? Well, it’s not too late to get involved. There are plenty of good initiatives out there and here’s one which is designed to help you stick to a resolution for a full month, or at least try something new.

The Veganuary challenge is pretty easy to understand. It’s a contraction of the words “vegan” and “January”, the idea being to go vegan for a month, cutting out all animal origin food from your diet. According to organisers, over 580,000 people from 209 countries across the world registered to take part last year, and that figure is expected to increase again in 2023.

How long has the Veganuary movement been around? How can I join in? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun?

Should we be worried about the Lensa AI avatar app?

How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?

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

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What happens to our bodies when we do Dry January? Jan 02, 2023

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You’re most likely familiar with the concept of Dry January, which started out in the UK in 2013 and has since become hugely popular. It involves not consuming a single drop of alcohol for the whole month of January. In 2022, record participation numbers were recorded, with over 130,000 people signing up with Alcohol Change to take part.

On average, British people drink 9.8 litres of pure alcohol per year, according to figures released by the OECD in 2021. Right from the first few hours of cutting out alcohol, the body starts its detox process. You may get noticeable withdrawal symptoms, depending on how dependent your body is on alcohol. If you’re a moderate drinker, you may have a little trouble getting to sleep. If you drink more often, you might get headaches or break into a sweat. It’s often said that the first three days are the hardest.

Is there really an impact in such a short space of time? What about from week two onwards? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun?

Should we be worried about the Lensa AI avatar app?

How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I stop smoking? Jan 01, 2023

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We all know that the effects of tobacco on the human body are devastating. The World Health Organisation says that it kills more than 8 million people each year, making it one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever seen.

It’s hardly surprising when you consider that cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemical substances, and at least 50 of them are carcinogens, meaning they are linked to an increased risk of cancer. Many people will attempt to quit smoking as part of their New year’s resolutions, and we’re here to provide some information on the best ways to do so. It seems so, at least according to the most recent large-scale study on the subject which was published by Jama Network Open in October 2022.

If I give up, will my body ever fully recover? What different methods are out there? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun?

Should we be worried about the Lensa AI avatar app?

How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why has astrology come back into fashion? Dec 31, 2022

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Have you noticed more of your friends talking about their star signs of late? Maybe they try to guess the sign of people they meet, or come out with unexpected references to “Mercury in retrograde” or “Saturn return” over dinner. Maybe you’re into it yourself; and you have an app which sends you horoscope notifications all day long.

It wasn’t so long ago that most people would just read horoscopes in the paper for a laugh, but these days astrology seems to be all the rage. Dedicated webpages are getting more and more traffic, and there are even astrology based dating apps, like Ilios and Stars Align. Analysing human behaviour according to star and planet positions has existed for millenia across different civilisations, like the Mayas for example.

Are we saying astrology has never been this popular before? What’s caused the resurgence then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun?

Should we be worried about the Lensa AI avatar app?

How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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How is toilet paper helping to reduce suicide in Japan? Dec 30, 2022

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"Dear you, spending painful days pretending to be okay for someone else. You don't need to tell us everything... but how about just a little of it?" Imagine you’re in the bathroom at uni and you notice a message like that printed on the toilet roll. Pretty weird right?!

Well that’s exactly the situation students in the Yamanashi region of Japan found themselves in, when authorities rolled out their new suicide prevention initiative. That’s one example of the messages that were thought out by mental health specialists, and the toilet rolls also feature the number of a suicide prevention helpline and soothing images, like a cat playing with a ball or a young girl underneath an umbrella.

Why are they looking to help young people specifically? Are things worse in Japan than elsewhere in the world? What's the attitude towards mental health in Japan? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun?

Should we be worried about the Lensa AI avatar app?

How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health?

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

In partnership with upday UK.

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How can I celebrate New Year’s at home and still have fun? Dec 29, 2022

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Heading out to celebrate the New Year can be great fun, but it can also be stressful, crowded and expensive. And it is not always possible you might live far from a town, have little children and no babysitter or maybe you are just not feeling up to it. Whatever the reason, here are some tips on how to ring in the new year from the comfort of your own home but still have fun!

Being at home does not mean being alone. You could invite friends over for a dinner party, a game night or even just a film night. You can choose whether you want to dress up, keep it casual or even go for fancy dress. You can make it special by planning a meal and dressing the table or even decorating the house and of course planning the playlist. If you choose to host a games night it could be as simple as monopoly or scrabble or you could go all out and host a murder mystery party complete with roles to play and a killer to uncover.

How can I still see friends but stay at home? What if my friends live far away? What if I just want to be alone? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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How can I return unwanted gifts?

Could the deep work technique help me concentrate better at work?

What can I do to relieve heartburn?

A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

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