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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 affect anyone, regardless of age or social class.Everybody experiences different moods. You might find yourself feeling happy during the day, sad at times, or even just okay. Those with mood disorders experience these same emotions, but for longer periods of time and with higher intensity, to the extent that it can affect their daily lives. Depression is an example of a mood disorder.What’s the difference between feeling down and being depressed? What causes depression? Are there other symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Who are Iran’s infamous morality police?How to spot a heart attack if you are a woman?How should you get ready for your first mammogram?A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The recent death of 22-year old Iranian Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini has led to uprisings in Iran and has caused outrage across the globe. Amini was visiting her brother in Tehran when she was arrested by members of the country’s Guidance Patrol, also known as the morality police. The protests throughout the country directly challenge the rules enforced by the morality police, with women taking off their headscarves in public and chanting “death to the dictator!”. The gatherings have been violently repressed by the government. Meanwhile, the protests have also spread to other parts of the world, in solidarity with women’s rights. How did such an organisation come to exist? And what is happening in Iran now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:How to spot a heart attack if you are a woman?How should you get ready for your first mammogram?Who is Giorgia Meloni, the new face of the Italian far right?A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Digital sobriety is all about reducing the ecological footprint of our daily digital lifestyles. That’s right, using your cell phone, PC or connected refrigerator all contributes to pollution. And it’s on the rise.The transition to digital technology is often presented as being a positive evolution, especially with regards to reducing household energy consumption. But current practices are contributing to global warming.How does online browsing contribute to pollution? So, what should we do about it? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea?Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?Who is Giorgia Meloni, the new face of the Italian far right?A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A heart attack can be deadly but thankfully there are life saving treatments out there. However,  research from the British Heart foundation has found that women are not receiving the same standard of care as men.Although heart disease and heart attacks are more common in men it is more likely to be fatal for women. In fact heart attacks kill twice as many women in the UK than breast cancer does. What is causing this? What symptoms should you look out for? What is being done to address this issue? We answer all your questions in under 3 minutes!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea?Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?Who is Giorgia Meloni, the new face of the Italian far right?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The thought of taking a mammogram is often scary for women, but it’s a highly important medical exam, and one we should bear in mind in the context of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Like with any type of cancer, the earlier breast cancer is detected, the better the patient’s chances of recovery. And a mammogram can detect abnormalities that are too difficult to spot by only sight and touch.Why are mammograms recommended for women over the age of 50? Can women with breast implants or small breasts do the examination? We answer all your questions in under 3 minutes!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea?Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?How can I improve my concentration at work?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy party won the most votes in the Italian general election of late September 2022. She is poised to become prime minister in October. Meloni will be Italy’s first ever female Prime Minister, which would usually be a cause for much celebration. But many observers are more concerned about what the future holds for the country, which will have its most right-wing government since World War II.What is Meloni's background? How did she rise to the top of the Italian political landscape? What are her political views? We answer all your questions in under 3 minutes!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea?Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?How can I improve my concentration at work?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday, the 10th of October, was the World Mental Health Day. Since the start of the Covid crisis, mental health has become an increasingly important topic. Listen to our rerun episode. The World Health Organisation defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”  One in four people experiences some kind of mental health issue during their lifetime.What are some signs of mental health disorders? Do these disorders happen overnight? To what extent is mental health recognised by states? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?How can I improve my concentration at work?What is Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, the disorder affecting Justin BieberA Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaving food out for the birds seems like a harmless and even generous idea, but research by the British Trust for Ornithology is showing that bird feeders might be doing more harm than good.Between 2008 and 2018, chaffinch numbers dropped by 29 per cent in the UK, while 67 per cent of the country's greenfinches were lost, the study reveals.How do bird feeders spread this disease? How can I keep using my bird feeder safely? Are there other ways to support birdlife in your garden? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?How can I improve my concentration at work?What is Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, the disorder affecting Justin BieberA Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talk of energy has been storming the headlines recently. A long, cold winter is approaching and prices are soaring, due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict... Russia has long been Europe’s main energy supplier, but reducing dependence on Russian energy has now become critical, with many countries putting sanctions or boycotts in place. Meanwhile Russia stands accused of sabotaging gas pipelines which lead to the EU. In addition to a geopolitical crisis, Europe is now experiencing an energy crisis marked by the increase in the price of gas. In an attempt to solve this problem, the United States has proposed a solution, in the form of liquefied natural gas.What's special about this gas? And why are we talking about it now? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:Is binge drinking over in the UK?How can I improve my posture in the office?Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June it emerged that Greek police had acquired two long range acoustic devices, designed to discourage migrants from approaching the country's border with Turkey. At the size of a small TV, the cannons don’t look particularly threatening, but are capable of emitting powerful sound waves as loud as a jet plane.An LRAD is an example of a sonic weapon, which is an umbrella term used to cover the many different types of acoustic harassment devices. They emit a particularly audible sound in a precise direction, making it very unpleasant for those who get close. The use of LRADs has been a source of controversy in a number of scenarios. In addition to the pain and disorientation caused, their alert feature has been reported to cause lasting hearing damage.In what other scenarios are sonic weapons used? Is there anything peaceful protesters can do to protect themselves? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Is binge drinking over in the UK?How can I improve my posture in the office?Do I need to take vitamin D supplements?A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices