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Why are we obsessed with presenteeism? Feb 22, 2026

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The trend of workplace presenteeism has increased in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. A September 2020 report by RAND Europe suggests that presenteeism is mainly driven by stress, suboptimal mental health, lack of sleep and poor financial well-being, which have all intensified during the pandemic.

Presenteeism is the practice of being present at one's place of work for more hours than is required, especially as a manifestation of insecurity about one's job. It can also refer to the practice of coming to work despite illness, injury or anxiety, which often results in reduced productivity.

How does presenteeism manifest itself? And what are the causes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠What is the snowball method of paying back debt?⁠

⁠What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity?⁠

⁠Is the fertility cliff real?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 25/5/2023

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How do I know if I'm allergic to gluten? Feb 22, 2026

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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.

First broadcast: 29/4/2023

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Can deep sleep help stop dementia? Feb 22, 2026

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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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⁠⁠What is conscious quitting?⁠⁠

⁠⁠Why is Israel going through a major political crisis?⁠⁠

⁠⁠How should I organise my fridge?⁠⁠

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

First Broadcast: 6/4/2023

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What is online grooming? Feb 21, 2026

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The UK’s Online Safety Bill has been in the pipeline for a number of years now, and is currently being considered by the House of Lords. The proposed bill has caused a lot of controversy due to its broad ambitions and a perceived threat to people’s privacy.

But it’s been welcomed in some quarters, and in particular by children’s charities like the NSPCC, who say that it’s needed to tackle grooming and child sexual abuse online. Indeed, the NSPCC says such measures are long overdue and that over 3,500 online sex crimes are likely happening each month that the bill is delayed.

How does online grooming happen, and who are the typical targets ? Does this only happen online? How can you identify a child victim ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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⁠What happens to your online life after you die?⁠

⁠What is PimEyes, the powerful tool ending online anonymity?⁠

⁠What are lolcows, the unwitting targets of online bullies?⁠

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance

First broadcast: 31/07/2023

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Why do we get pins and needles? Feb 21, 2026

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We all know what it feels like to get pins and needles. It usually happens when we’ve been in the same position for too long, sleeping on one of our arms for example. Bad posture when seated can make this more likely to happen.

It’s a slightly uncomfortable feeling of numbness and tingling, as if someone was raking your skin repeatedly with small pointed objects. That’s where the name “pins and needles” comes from, which goes back to the mid-19th century, according to word-detective.com. There is a scientific term for the sensation too by the way: paresthesia.

Where does the pins and needles reaction come from? Can it be related to diseases ? When should we worry? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is retinol, the miracle anti ageing skincare treatment?⁠

⁠What is the best time of day to take a shower?⁠

⁠How can I recognise ultra-processed foods?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 14/6/2024

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What is permafrost? Feb 21, 2026

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Permafrost is ground that remains frozen for two years or more. It’s made up of soil, rocks and sand, and held together by ice. In some places, this ground layer formed over 100,000 years ago, and can reach several miles in depth.

Around 24% of land in the Northern Hemisphere has permafrost underneath it, according to the US National Snow and Ice Data Center. It’s mostly found in Arctic countries, in places like Russia, Canada and Alaska. As planet Earth’s climate warms, this permafrost is thawing, an alarming situation which is already having a dramatic impact.

What’s happening to the permafrost then? How does that affect the rest of us who don’t live in those regions? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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How can you secure your home before leaving on holiday?

What is last chance tourism?

Which are the best cities in the world to live in?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 7/4/2022

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Is it possible to not love your parents? Feb 20, 2026

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It’s more common than we tend to admit. Some children grow up with parents who are critical, emotionally distant, or unable to empathize. In that kind of environment, attachment bonds don’t always form smoothly.

Children may internalize the idea that they don’t deserve affection and that makes it harder to give it back. Add in repeated abandonment, breakups, violence, or addiction, and some children end up feeling no real attachment to the people who raised them.

So, can we choose to love less to protect ourselves? But does our love for them fluctuate over time? So then, how should we think about parental love? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?

Why are more and more children suffering from virtual autism?

Why are we having children later and later?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

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What is negging, the toxic flirting technique? Feb 20, 2026

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Right from primary school age, we tell children that if another boy or girl has teased them, it’s “because they like them”. And playful teasing happens a lot in dating well into adulthood.

If it’s ever happened to you, you might have laughed along out of fear of appearing oversensitive. But really it’s a form of verbal abuse, which is often used intentionally to manipulate another person’s emotions, undermining their self-esteem.

Where does the name come from? What kind of things do neggers say? How do I know if someone is negging me? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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What is the Pygmalion effect?

What are the alternatives to air conditioning?

What is misogynoir?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First Broadcast: 21/8/2023

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Can a weighted blanket help you get a better night’s sleep? Feb 19, 2026

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A comfy mattress, be it firm or soft, and a good pillow are all essential for a good night’s sleep but increasingly people are also buying weighted blankets to help them relax. A weighted blanket is exactly what it sounds like, a blanket that is heavier than your usual duvet.

They are normally filled with either plastic pellets or glass beads and their extra weight is designed to provide a light pressure that has a therapeutic effect, like being held, which for some, leads to a sense of calm, reduced anxiety and better sleep. Sensory integration theory suggests that deep pressure can have a calming effect on the nervous system which can help with a host of anxiety issues, troubled sleep, insomnia, restless leg syndrome and can even help calm people with an autism spectrum disorder.

What is a weighted blanket and how does it work? What are the benefits of a weighted blanket? Are there any concerns about weighted blankets? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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⁠What is the internet of senses?⁠

⁠What is goblin mode?⁠

⁠What should I eat before going to bed?⁠

A Bababam Originals podcast. Written and produced by Amber Minogue.

In partnership with upday UK.

First Broadcast : 10/1/2023

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What are climate refugees? Feb 19, 2026

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Climate refugees, or climate migrants, are people forced away from their homes due to sudden or gradual alterations in their natural environment. We’re talking about sea-level rise, extreme weather events, drought and water scarcity for example. They are also referred to as displaced people. According to a report by the European Commission on Migration, each year, an average of 30 million people are displaced due to environmental degradation.

Which NGOs are present in Somaliland? To what extent is climate migration a global phenomenon? What happens to climate refugees when they leave their homes? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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Has the climate breakdown really begun?

How will our bodies adapt to climate change?

What is climate shadow, the newest way to measure your impact on global warming?

A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.

First broadcast: 17/1/2022

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