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What is a salt tooth ? Jun 02, 2026

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You’ve probably heard of a sweet tooth, the term for people who love sugary foods and desserts. But you might be less familiar with a salt tooth. In other words a preference for salty foods, such as crisps, olives, cheese and other salty things.

According to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions meeting in 2016, there is a genetic basis for your salt cravings. Some people carry a variation of a gene that may give them more of a taste for salt. This gene also affects how people perceive bitterness, which may explain why people with a salt tooth tend to avoid foods such as broccoli and dark leafy greens.

What causes a salt tooth, and is it bad for your health ? How can you satisfy your salt tooth without harming your health ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠What is brain tapping, the viral technique for improving sleep quality?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is the half and half drinking method?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can heatwaves impact our mental health?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What is a home exchange? Jun 02, 2026

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If you’re the kind of person that plans ahead, you’ve probably already got your summer holidays booked months ahead of time. Nevertheless, holidays are always pricey, with Europeans spending an average budget of €1600 over the last 3 years according to Statista.

For those of us who are lucky enough to be able to travel, let’s not take it for granted. It’s a privilege, which some people unfortunately can’t afford. However, there are alternatives for those on a shoestring budget.

Well, if I’m broke I can’t go anywhere can I? It must take a lot of organisation, mustn’t it? How can I organise my first home exchange? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

Date of first release : April 30th, 2022

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⁠What is the PKK?⁠

⁠What is the Tower of Babel?⁠

⁠What is the Streisand effect?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

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Why don't scars disappear? Jun 01, 2026

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When our skin is cut or damaged, the body immediately starts its healing process to close the wound and limit any risk of infection. It’s a wonderful and fascinating process, but nevertheless scars still remain on the skin afterwards. They can be unsightly and visible too, depending on their location, leading to self-consciousness.

There are several stages, with the first being hemostasis. Immediately after we get a cut, blood platelets come together to form a blood clot, in order to stop the bleeding. Our blood vessels also contract, to limit blood loss.

How does the healing process work? Will the scar be fully gone by that point then? Is there anything we can do to make the skin heal better? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Is scratching a mole really dangerous?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why is exercise good for my skin?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?⁠⁠

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

First Broadcast: 10/4/2023

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Are rude people really smarter? Jun 01, 2026

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Bloody hell, shit, bugger… there, I said it. You’ve probably been told that swearing reflects a poor vocabulary or bad manners. But that assumption doesn’t really hold up.

Several studies suggest that people who use more profanity don’t just score higher on IQ tests, they also tend to have a broader vocabulary overall.

So why would swearing be linked to intelligence? And can being rude actually be good for your health? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Why is swearing actually good for us?

⁠⁠⁠What’s the Tinder Paradox ?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for you?⁠⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What are the dangers with being overly perfectionist? Jun 01, 2026

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Perfectionism is the tendency to set excessively high and unrealistic standards for oneself and others, and to evaluate one’s worth based on the ability to meet those standards.

Perfectionists are not satisfied with anything less than flawless results, and they often fear failure, criticism, or disappointment but constantly striving for perfection can have serious consequences.

How does perfectionism affect your productivity? How does perfectionism impact you? How does perfectionism impact your relationships? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠Which jobs are most under threat from artificial intelligence?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is wellness syndrome?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Does your name really affect your looks?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

First broadcast: 20/07/2023

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What is dissociative identity disorder? May 31, 2026

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Still to this day, this psychological condition is most often referred to by its previous name: multiple personality disorder. That’s in particular down to exaggerated representations in popular culture like books, TV or cinema. Some prominent examples are the story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho or, more recently, Split.

Experts have criticised the use of DID as a plot device in such representations, saying they often confuse it with other disorders like psychosis or schizophrenia. They also perpetuate certain myths about people with mental illnesses. These include the idea that they are usually dangerous or have flamboyant personalities.

So what is DID really like then? Doesn’t that happen to everyone? Where does it come from? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠⁠Do superfoods actually work?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Will Charles Bronson finally be freed?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What is Bregret?⁠⁠⁠

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

First Broadcast: 19/3/2023

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Where does Mother’s day come from? May 31, 2026

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Mother’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, but not always on the same date. For some it’s observed on the second Sunday of May, for others it falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent but it can also be on the first Sunday of May; the last Sunday of May or even the first Sunday in June.

Well, that’s because Mother’s Day has different origins and meanings in different cultures and regions. The early Christian celebration of mothers was called Mothering Sunday. It became less popular in the 16th century, when England broke away from the Catholic Church but was revived in the early 20th century by a woman named Constance Smith...

Why do we have different dates for Mother’s Day? How did it become a national holiday ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠What is ergophobia, the fear which can throw our careers off track?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why are brain chips becoming a reality?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I use the 80/20 method to save money?⁠⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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How can you improve your memory and recall skills? May 30, 2026

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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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⁠⁠⁠Why do people get angry when they drive?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Is palm oil really bad for your health?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠How to make the most out of a rental property?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 27/4/2023

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Do anti-anxiety patches really work? May 30, 2026

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There are different types of anti-anxiety patches, but one of the most popular ones is from a company called NuCalm, they say that its discs provide the neurochemistry to accelerate the onset of the relaxation response.

You may have seen them on celebrities like Meghan Markle, who was recently spotted wearing a NuCalm biosignal processing disc on her wrist. It’s a small blue sticker which claims to have a calming effect on the wearer by emitting signals or frequencies that affect the brain and the nervous system.

But how does NuCalm work, and is there any evidence to back up its claims? What do experts say about NuCalm’s patches? And does it work? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is xylazine, the so-called zombie drug?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How can I stop smoking?⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 24/9/2023

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Why am I getting bags and circles under my eyes? May 30, 2026

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Nobody likes getting up in the morning and looking in the mirror to find dreary bags and circles under their eyes.

It can make you look tired and lower your self-confidence as you head to work, feeling like a zombie. But it’s more than just an aesthetic issue. More often than not, it’s an indication of poor health habits, and sometimes a sign of underlying medical conditions.

So what actually causes those dreary circles? How worried should you be about seeing bags and circles under your eyes? What’s the best way to deal with them then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠⁠⁠What is online grooming?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠What does eating junk food do to our brains?⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Why do friend breakups hurt so much?⁠⁠⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 17/8/2022

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