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[RERUN] What is a migraine? Nov 15, 2022

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These pulsing headaches are known for affecting quality of life in a high number of people. They’re one of the most common disorders in the world, with the WHO suggesting at least 1 in 7 people have migraines across the world.

If you’re lucky enough not to get migraines, don't underestimate how debilitating they can be for some people. They’re far from being simple headaches. Migraine symptoms can last for between 3 hours and several days. There's intense pain on one side of the head or just above the eye. Migraine pain is often described as pulsating, throbbing or pounding.

What's the difference then? How are migraines treated? Are there any options which don’t involve taking medication? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Can you get rid of cellulite?

Do you know about home design maximalism?

What is toxic positivity?

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

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Can you get rid of cellulite? Nov 14, 2022

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Cellulite is a regular source of insecurity among women. That’s been especially true since women’s magazines came along, pretty much labelling it public enemy number one. In our collective minds, it’s become inextricably linked to being overweight or having gone through pregnancy.

In reality, cellulite is the result of a number of factors, and hormonal changes in particular. The first thing to know is that there are actually three types of cellulite: aqueous cellulite which is flexible and slightly visible; adipose cellulite, which is soft and limited to a certain part of the body, and fibrous cellulite, which is hard and painful to the touch, sometimes coming with a purplish-blue colour.

What do those three types have in common? Can cellulite have negative health consequences? So what techniques are out there for getting rid of cellulite? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?

What is the Suez Canal?

Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

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Do you know about home design maximalism? Nov 13, 2022

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In past episodes of Do You Really Know, we’ve talked about a number of Scandinavian lifestyle trends, like death cleaning and hygge for example. Both of those are inspired by similar sentiments; to do with feeling good in surroundings that aren’t overflowing with useless items.

And yet, in recent months, we’ve been hearing more and more about a home decor trend that’s the complete opposite. Maximalism is making a comeback! The signs have been there at furniture shows, such as the 2022 Milan Furniture Fair where Dimore Studio displayed a maximalist interior that got a lot of attention. Of course, influencers have been sharing pictures and videos of their interiors on social media too.

Where does this desire for maximalism come from? How can I bring maximalism into my home then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?

What is the Suez Canal?

Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

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[RERUN] What is toxic positivity? Nov 13, 2022

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“Good vibes only”, “Everything happens for a reason”, “When life gives you lemons..." You’ve almost certainly been told these mantras at some point in your life, whether in a professional or personal context.

Toxic positivity is a belief that people should maintain a positive mindset no matter how difficult their situation is. Though they might seem comforting and well-intentioned, experts have suggested forcing positivity may actually do more harm than good to a person facing a difficult situation.

Why doesn't this kind of positivity work? What can you do to avoid toxic positivity? How can you express negative feelings? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?

What is the Suez Canal?

Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

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Is Li-Fi set to replace Wi-Fi? Nov 12, 2022

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To this day, consumption of wireless data just keeps on growing as we use the internet more and more every year. Now it might be difficult to comprehend but we could eventually get to a point where WiFi simply can’t cope with that ever-growing demand for data.

The radio-frequency space that wifi relies on is gradually getting saturated, which could lead to something called spectrum crunch. That would lead to slower connection speeds, which just won’t do for today’s constantly online generation. So at some point in the future, we’ll most likely need to phase out WifI. Enter Li-FI, or Light Fidelity to give it its full name.

How does it work then? What are the advantages of Li-Fi? So, when will it be ready for me to install at home? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?

What is the Suez Canal?

Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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Why do we hiccup? Nov 11, 2022

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Of all the involuntary spasms the human body has, hiccuping is one of the most peculiar. Sure, it’s funny at first, and in particular if it’s happening to someone else rather than you. But it quickly gets annoying if it doesn’t go away!

There are two things to note when you have the hiccups. First, your respiratory muscles, and the diaphragm in particular, contract suddenly and push out air from within our lungs. Secondly, the epiglottis has a role to play. It can be found in the throat, and contracts, stopping air from entering. That’s what causes the vocal cords to vibrate, creating the distinctive hiccuping sound.

What’s the best way to avoid getting hiccups? How long can a bout of hiccuping last? What about all the home remedies you hear about for hiccuping? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the best way to soothe a crying baby?

What is the Suez Canal?

Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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What is the best way to soothe a crying baby? Nov 10, 2022

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Getting babies to sleep is big business, and a major source of stress for parents. There are many theories and methods: rock them, sing, let them cry it out. But now science has come to the rescue and we can finally put this question to bed. Hopefully.

According to a study published in September 2022 in Current Biology, “approximately 20%–30% of infants cry excessively and exhibit sleep difficulties for no apparent reason” which of course can be exhausting for most people but can become more serious in some cases. As the study points out, it causes “parental stress and even triggering impulsive child maltreatment in a small number of cases.” So finding a way to sooth babies is important.

What did the scientists discover? How did they come to these conclusions? So how do you get the baby to sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Who are the main victims of natural disasters?

What is Ulysses Syndrome?

What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort?

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

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[RERUN] What is the Suez Canal? Nov 10, 2022

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The Suez Canal is 120 miles long, with 12% of global trade passing through. It is over 200 metres wide and 23 metres deep. It connects the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea, starting at Port Said and ending at Suez Port.

It’s by far the most direct shipping route between Asia and Europe. Prior to its existence, vessels had to travel around the south of Africa. 19,000 ships passed through the waterway in 2020, according to the Suez Canal Authority. Construction began back in 1859, when Egypt was under colonial rule of France and Great Britain. At the time, the whole process created tensions between the two empires.

Why is the Suez Canal so important? When was the Suez Canal built? Who does the canal actually belong to? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Karpman drama triangle?

Is cracking my knuckles bad for me?

What is Ikigai?

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Who are the main victims of natural disasters? Nov 09, 2022

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Natural disasters lead to damaged property, loss of life, psychological trauma, displaced individuals and families, among other consequences. According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the number of natural disasters has increased five times since 1970.

Researchers from all over the whole world have dedicated their careers to studying natural disasters. And they all agree on one thing. The poorer people are, the more likely they are to suffer the consequences. There’s a bitter irony to the fact that countries that have contributed the least to climate change are being hit the hardest by climate-related events.

Are there any figures to back that up? Are there differences within a single country? What about other forms of inequality? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort?

What is Truth Social?

What is the Karpman drama triangle?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

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What is Ulysses Syndrome? Nov 09, 2022

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You may remember hearing about ancient Greek hero Ulysses in school lessons. He’s the central character in Homer’s Odyssey. As legend goes, after fighting for a decade in the Trojan war, Ulysses wandered the world for another 10 years to get back home to his wife and son.

On his enforced travels, Ulysses suffered danger, adversity and loneliness throughout. Spanish psychiatrist Joseba Achotegui saw similarities in the plight of modern-day migrants. In 2003, he came up with the term ‘Ulysses Syndrome’, to describe the negative feelings that such scenarios can bring on. These ordinary people often have no choice but to behave like heroes.

What type of people are affected by Ulysses Syndrome? How is migration linked to Ulysses Syndrome? What are the symptoms of Ulysses Syndrome? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Koh-i-noor diamond and why is it causing so many problems for the Queen consort?

What is Truth Social?

What is the Karpman drama triangle?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance.

In partnership with upday UK.

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