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On paper, fish have everything required to be an excellent staple to many diets. They’re rich in protein, vitamins, trace elements, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and aren’t too high in calories. The only downside is that fish live in an increasingly polluted environment. What with heavy metals and plastic waste invading the oceans, more and more people are concerned about the pitfalls of eating fish. After all, they can be contaminated by chemical pollutants such as PCBs, methylmercury, or dioxins. These endocrine disruptors can have very harmful effects such as causing neurological disorders or forms of cancer. Furthermore, food derived from fish flesh is also likely to be contaminated with microorganisms such as bacteria and parasites.Should we stop eating fish then? Should I avoid any other types of fish? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the latest episodes, click here:What is Sisu?What does Mercury in retrograde mean?Does the Mediterranean diet lower risks of dementia?A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance.First broadcast : 3/4/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The origins of Covid-19 still remain somewhat hazy, over three-and-a-half years since the virus began spreading across the world. That has led to a number of prominent conspiracy theories, with 25% of people in the UK believing that Covid was definitely or probably a hoax. That finding was part of an April 2023 survey by Savanta for King’s College London and the BBC. It also established that belief in other conspiracy theories is relatively high too, like the idea that the cost of living crisis is a government plot to control the public. Of course, the vast majority of them are false, but there are certain exceptions to the rule.What about the Watergate Scandal ? What about the Tuskegee Syphilis Study ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ?Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved?Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First broadcast: 26/07/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a fan of sitcoms, no doubt you've seen episodes in which the characters were celebrating Saint Patrick's Day. It's a big deal in the UK and Ireland of course, as well as across the pond in North America.Each year in the build up to March 17th, bars and pubs, especially Irish ones, deck themselves out in green and shamrocks. But before it became an excuse to sink a few pints of Guinness with friends, the occasion was originally a religious affair in its native Ireland, centred around the man himself: Saint Patrick.Who exactly was Saint Patrick? Why do we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?Why does Ramadan start on a different date each year?How can I move house stress-free?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s shaping Europe today? How does it impact your life? And what’s the bigger picture? Long Story Short is Europod’s new daily podcast, cutting through the noise to bring you the facts, the context, and why it all matters in just 5 minutes. Tune in Monday to Friday for sharp, no-nonsense breakdowns of the news that’s shaping Europe. Perfect for your coffee break, your commute, or whenever you need to catch up. Long Story Short, hosted by Evi Kiorri, with new episodes dropping at 12:30 PM CET, is available on all streaming platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Female listeners; if you're the oldest of multiple siblings, you probably know the drill. Being the big sister often means being thrust into a parental role from a young age and sometimes having to sacrifice your own personal growth as a result.And discussions of this phenomenon have been increasing in the last year or so. The term "eldest daughter syndrome" has emerged and started trending on Tiktok from 2023 onwards. At the time of recording, the #eldestdaughtersyndrome hashtag had accrued over 1000 posts and nearly 50M views.What exactly does eldest daughter syndrome entail then? Where does all this stem from? Why don't we hear about this with boys? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is a kakistocracy, in the world of work ?What does vaping do to the body?How can you spot a cloned website?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First Broadcast: 12/4/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the course of our lifetime, we around 34,000 litres of urine, according to Business Insider. Urine evacuates the nitrogen-containing waste produced by the organs and expelled into the blood, like urea and uric acid for example. It's also made up of water and mineral salts. It tends to be a clear shade of yellow, ranging from pale to dark at different times of the day.Nevertheless, our pee can come in as many as ten different shades, which can on occasion lead to unpleasant surprises when going to the bathroom. Some are due to what we eat and drink, while others are caused by health conditions like urinary infections, diabetes or kidney stones. As we approach World Kidney Day, which falls on 9th March every year, let’s take a moment to go through all those various colours and what they may mean from a health perspective.To start out, why is it yellow most of the time? What are the oddest colours urine can take on? What if the colour doesn’t go back to normal? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why are brownouts getting more and more common in the work world?Which are the dirtiest parts of our bodies?Why do we hiccup?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First Broadcast: 6/3/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to data from Writer Buddy, Character.Ai ranks as the second most used AI tool behind ChatGPT. It received 3.8 billion visits in the twelve months following its launch in September 2022. Now, if you’re not familiar with the service, users can create their own chatbots based on famous figures like Albert Einstein or Elon Musk, fictional characters, or custom-created avatars. Some people even use the AI platform to conjure up their idea of a caring partner for them. You see, we're not merely traversing the realms of science fiction anymore; we're stepping into a new reality where AI is reshaping certain human interactions.How is that even possible ? Does it genuinely emulate a real-life romantic partner ? Does it genuinely emulate a real-life romantic partner ?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is the living dead syndrome?How to make the most out of hybrid working?Does sex help us to sleep better?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.In partnership with upday UK.First broadcast : 20/03/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have surely felt butterflies in your stomach before a big event or had a ‘gut’ feeling about something. You might even say you need to ‘digest’ some big news. Our stomach is sometimes dubbed the ‘second brain’ and it's more than just a metaphor.  The term gained traction in the West in 1999, thanks to Dr. Michael Gershon’s book “The Second Brain.” However, the concept isn’t new. Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient Indian healing system, has recognized the gut-brain connection for thousands of years. In Ayurveda, the digestive system and the mind are intertwined; a disturbance in one affects the other. This link is embodied in the concept of Agni, or ‘digestive fire,’ which pertains to both physical digestion and the processing of emotions and thoughts. Nourishing our Agni with the right foods can make us feel better, both physically and mentally.Where did this idea originate? Is there scientific backing for this brain-gut connection? Can taking care of our gut improve our mental well-being? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Is taking milk with coffee good for you?What benefits can we get from journaling?Which foods and drinks stain teeth?A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.First Broadcast: 25/4/24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Studies have repeatedly shown that human sleep quality is deteriorating year after year, for a number of reasons, including workaholic lifestyles and rising global temperatures.Daytime napping shouldn't be seen as a replacement for insufficient nighttime sleep, but there are a number of health benefits nevertheless. It’s actually pretty natural for our bodies too, and has long been ingrained in a number of cultures.When’s the best time to have a nap then? How can I get off to sleep quickly? What evidence is there of the benefits of napping?In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:What is the 12 week method for achieving your goals?Can this budgeting method help us save better?Is taking milk with coffee good for you?A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance.First broadcast: 16/7/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’re the one being left or the one doing the leaving, a breakup always presents certain challenges. It’s pretty common to try to learn from the relationship that’s ended, in order to move forwards in a positive way. And those takeaways can help us gain perspective and avoid making the same mistakes in the future. But when that kind of rumination becomes excessive and persists with time, it can become problematic. In late 2024, American psychologist Marie Land came up with the term “love echoing” to describe those kinds of thoughts.Where does the “echo” part of the term come from? What are the possible consequences of love echoing then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!To listen to the last episodes, you can click here:Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck?What are the dirtiest objects in your home?Why do we get travel sick?A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices