Do you really know?
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Do you really know?
You’ve heard about it, but do you really know it? In 3 minutes, we help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines. After listening, you will really know for sure.
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What should I eat before going to bed?
No doubt you’ve realised that some types of food have a boosting effect, like eggs, oats and avocado for example. That’s because they contain tyrosine...
Is period underwear really better for the environment?
Period underwear came out in 2013 but has increased in popularity, largely as they claim to be better for the environment and easy to use.
Why does our nose run when I'm sick?
Are you feeling the chills, a scratchy throat, and a non-stop runny nose? Winter brings the cold bug everywhere – in public transport, at work, and ev...
How can I beat a hangover?
If you drink alcohol, the chances are at some point you’ve had to deal with a nasty hangover, due to drinking too much. The associated headache, nause...
What are the warning signs of depression?
In any given week in England, 3 in 100 people are suffering from depression, according to a NatCen Social Research study published in 2014. Depression...
Can going braless be good for you?
The trend, which emerged in certain feminist movements in the 1960s, has been spreading on social networks since 2020, notably under the #NoBra banner...
Could ChatGPT replace doctors?
As artificial intelligence evolves at lightning speed, more and more people are turning to it for health advice. A survey conducted in April 2025 by t...
What is orthorexia, the disorder which sees healthy eating go too far?
According to the American National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, around 9% of the US population are affected by an eating...
How can I improve my concentration at work?
No matter how prepared you are going into your normal day at the office, spending hours at your desk can get mundane and boring. Before you know it, y...
How to have an eco-friendly Christmas?
Christmas need not be a frenzy of shopping and unwanted gifts; more and more of us want to be mindful, minimal-waste consumers so here are some tips o...
What are the secrets behind the Lord of the Rings saga?
The three Lord of the Rings stories quickly became huge hits when first released as novels in the 1940s. They quickly built a cult fan base due to the...
Can you get rid of cellulite?
Cellulite is a regular source of insecurity among women. That’s been especially true since women’s magazines came along, pretty much labelling it publ...
Are scented candles and air freshener bad for your health?
Scented candles, air fresheners and even scented cleaning products are all designed to make your home smell nice, clean and fresh. But using them can...
Why does poverty cosplay cause such controversy?
Don’t you just hate it when you see a rich and famous person wearing worn-out trainers or patched clothes, pretending to do a mundane 9 to 5 job, or h...
How to buy second hand gifts?
November is synonymous with Black Friday, great deals but what cost? Over consumption is endangering our already fragile planet. Is it time to change...
Why do crowd crushes happen?
On 29th October 2022, 20,000 people were celebrating Halloween in the Itaewon neighbourhood of Seoul in South Korea. One particularly narrow street be...
Why are Nobel Prizes so important?
Between 7th and 14th of octobre 2024, Nobel Prize award ceremony take place in Stockholm. Like every year, it’s held on 10th December, to coincide wit...
What is menstrual leave?
All week long, we’re looking into 10 new terms and concepts that are certain to be on everyone’s lips in 2023! Despite the fact that we’re in 2023, th...
How can I eat healthy on a budget?
The first quarter of 2023 has seen food inflation in the UK surpass 16%, according to the Office for National Statistics. Such inflation rates hadn’t...
What is the placebo effect and how does it work?
The placebo effect is a phenomenon in which a person's symptoms or well-being improve after receiving a fake treatment that has no specific or intrins...
Why do we associate red and green with Christmas?
Christmas is a time of joy, celebration, gift-giving and of course decorating. For the most part people tend to stick to ‘Christmassy colours’ especia...
Are we more likely to fall in love when it's cold?
As winter quickly approaches, you might find yourself yearning to spend your evenings nestled on the couch, wrapped in a cosy blanket, sipping on hot...
What are nepo babies?
All week long, we’re looking into 10 new terms and concepts that are certain to be on everyone’s lips in 2023! In December 2022, New York magazine ran...
Could the human race become infertile?
In April 2023, the World Health Organization released a new report on infertility, which said that around one in sex people worldwide experience infer...
How did female body hair become taboo?
According to Healthline.com, the human body has around 5 million hair follicles. Now you might not have guessed, but that figure is around the same fo...
What are the most addictive foods?
Whether it’s pizza, chocolate, ice cream or French fries, you’ve no doubt noticed that your favourite guilty pleasure food just seems to be so addicti...
Can men have multiple orgasms?
It’s well known that women can often have multiple orgasms in succession, an ability which is much less common, and more complex, for men.
Could zero dates make your love life more efficient?
In early 2023, dating site Eharmony released findings from a survey of over 1000 singletons. The research found that on average they spent 55 minutes...
Can a night owl ever become an early bird?
In a world where “the early bird gets the worm,” staying up late is often mistaken for laziness or a lack of discipline. But what if it’s not about mo...
What is the living dead syndrome?
In Tim Burton’s 2004 film “The Corpse Bride,” groom to be Victor, rehearses his wedding vows in the forest to calm his anxiety. However, he mistakenly...
What does general anesthesia do to the brain?
Research published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia suggested that there are nearly 3 million general anesthesia procedures in the UK each year. ...
Could gamophobia be hurting your relationship?
Committing to a romantic relationship is by its very nature a significant transition in a person’s life. And that can often be a source of stress or c...
Can the weather really influence our mood?
We’re only a few weeks from the official start of summer, but you wouldn’t guess it given the wet conditions that we’ve seen for most of spring 2024....
Can you eat eggs everyday?
Whether they’re soft-boiled, fried, poached, or whipped into cakes and pies, eggs are a kitchen favorite for good reason. In the UK the average person...
Why do we get “pumpkin spice fatigue” in autumn?
Every year it’s the same old story: autumn arrives, the trees start shedding their leaves, and somehow we also just feel drained.
There’...
How do you build up your brain power?
Our brain, much like our muscles, benefits from its own form of exercise. Through dedicated training and stimulation, we can enhance our cognitive abi...
Why is swearing actually good for us?
Do you ever feel bad about swearing out of frustration? You know, when someone cuts in front of you while you're driving, you stub your toe or you acc...
How often should I wash my towels?
Towels, used to dry our freshly washed bodies, quickly become dirty, collecting dead skin cells, perspiration, bacteria and fungi that thrive in damp...
Can you really lose weight by walking?
Walking is something we all do every day, but did you know it has numerous health benefits? It’s not just a simple way to get from point A to point B;...
How can you manage your anger better?
Let’s face it, life throws curveballs at us—being stuck in traffic, a demanding boss, or even chores piling up at home. Anger is a natural response, b...