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You come home after a two-week holiday, open the front door and notice a familiar smell. It’s the smell of your home! But when you’re there every day, you barely notice it. Don’t worry, your home hasn’t suddenly developed a new smell while you’ve been away. Your nose and brain have simply grown used to it. But why do we stop noticing smells when we’re exposed to them all the time? So why does our body do this? So why do we notice our home’s smell again when we come back from holiday? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: Why has my sense of smell changed because of Covid? How can you change your body odour? How can I reduce damp and mould in your home? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of smokers in the UK is estimated at 6.6 million. The proportion has been steadily dropping for years now. Given the health risks, you’d think smokers would be delighted to give up, but the prospect of putting on weight is a cause of concern for many. To be fair, it i’s a well-founded fear to some extent. In 2014, Addiction journal reported that the average prevalence of weight gain after quitting smoking was 80%. In such cases, the average weight gain is 5 - 10lb. Of course, putting on a few pounds is far less dangerous than continuing to smoke, so the choice to quit should still be a no-brainer. Nevertheless, let’s delve deeper into the post-quitting weight gain phenomenon. What effects do cigarettes have on the body? It must be difficult not to start compulsive eating, mustn’t it? What about going on a diet? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What is eatertainment, the "next-level" dining experience?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should vapes have the same restrictions as cigarettes?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get goosebumps?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 2/3/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re asking yourself whether cracking your knuckles is a bad thing, we'll take it as a given that you do crack your knuckles. You’ve probably also been told at some point that doing so will give you arthritis, most likely by someone already annoyed at you doing it! So, just how seriously should you be taking the know-it-alls? As you’re probably aware, many people find the noise pretty off-putting, or just downright annoying. But many people say they get a physical release from cracking their joints, leading to a feeling of looseness and a brief increase in mobility. Although a lot of the time, it’s simply an unconscious habit. Why is knuckle cracking so satisfying? Where does the noise come from? Is it harmful in the long run? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠Do tongue scrapers actually help with bad breath?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Do our brains really tell the whole story about us?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠How can heatwaves impact our mental health?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 06/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No doubt you’ve heard at some point in your life that girls are more mature than boys. As a result, we tend to forgive childlike behaviour in men more easily, even in adulthood. Living with immature men can be a struggle for their partners. What’s more, Peter Pan syndrome is sometimes used as justification for behaviour that’s difficult to live with. You may remember that we discussed the topic in a previous episode of Do You Really Know. And another term for someone who displays Peter Pan Syndrome is a man child! What are the main characteristics of men children? Does it get better with time at least? What can you do to avoid this behaviour? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠How to interact with ChatGPT?⁠ ⁠What is negging, the toxic flirting technique?⁠ ⁠Could the Pomodoro technique help me work better?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When sitting, some of us cross our legs at the knee, while others do so at the ankle. According to a study published in Neuropsychologia in 1994, 62% of people cross their right leg over the left, 26% do the opposite, and 12% have no preference. Sitting with your legs crossed can be comfortable as it helps relieve weight on the buttocks and reduces excessive arching of the back. Doing it occasionally won’t lead to a medical emergency, but it can actually be a relatively harmful habit. Which areas are affected? What's the impact on blood circulation? Should I stop crossing my legs altogether then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What threat does the Year 2038 problem pose to our computers?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Which foods shouldn't be eaten together?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is social jet lag?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 10/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After enjoying a period of relaxation during the summer, many of us return to studies or work with a desire to develop good habits and a better routine than the previous year. It might be taking up a new sport, cooking healthy meals instead of ordering in or going to bed earlier for example. Just like with New Year’s resolutions, we often stick to them to start with, but let them slip after a few weeks. Today we’re going to talk about a method which may well help you stay on track: the two-day rule. Is it really possible to adopt a good habit in just two days? How long does it take to establish a habit? Are there other tips for forming good habits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠⁠How can I regain energy quickly?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is 'Tomato Girl summer'?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What are energy vampires?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 3/9/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even during the summer, the mere idea of taking an ice cold shower may well be enough to give you the shivers. After all, the soothing feeling of warm water running over skin is what most people prefer. But a lot of social media content creators claim to have reaped health benefits from taking cold showers. They tend to talk about blood circulation, skin quality and the immune system. So do their claims have any basis in fact or are they just seeking attention? What’s the impact on blood circulation? It's also said that cold showers are good for mental health, is that true? Can cold showers be harmful to the body? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠Could Britain ever rejoin the EU?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What 5 foods can improve brain performance?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is pandemic skip?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 06/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You might think that shampoo is essential for keeping your hair clean and healthy, but there  are other ways to wash your hair that don’t involve harsh chemicals or plastic bottles.  In fact, some people claim that ditching shampoo altogether can make your hair softer, shinier, and more manageable.  Why do we use shampoo in the first place? So, how can you clean your hair without using shampoo? What are the advantages of shampoo? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Can you get food poisoning from raw fish?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Should you be reducing salt in your diet?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Why do we get nightmares?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 19/9/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salt is a common ingredient in many foods, and it’s essential for our health. Salt is made up of sodium and chloride, two minerals that help regulate fluid balance, blood pressure, nerve and muscle function.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adults should consume less than 5 grams of salt per day, which is equivalent to about one teaspoon. However, most people eat more than that. But how much salt do we need, and how much do we actually consume? What happens if we eat too much salt? Does that mean we should avoid salt altogether? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠⁠What’s the meaning of rizz, the 2023 word of the year?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Can we really multitask effectively?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What is the Honours list and who is on it this year?⁠⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First broadcast: 14/09/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dembow is the signature beat of reggaeton music. And it’s no wonder it’s so familiar to so many of us. In just a few decades, music rooted in Latin America has reached some of the world’s biggest stages. And streaming platform activity tells a similar story. Four of Spotify’s ten most-streamed artists worldwide in 2023 were Latin artists. Bad Bunny topped the platform’s global ranking in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and then returned to the number one spot again in 2025.Where did it all start then? What changed for it to reach the international charts? But these days, it’s not just reggaeton that people are listening to, is it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Does music really make us more productive? Am I listening to music too loud? Is it a good idea to fall asleep to music? A Bababam Originals podcast. A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices