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Why does Norway offer a Christmas tree to London every year?
If you have ever been to London over Christmas then you could not have missed the lights on oxford street and of course the huge Christmas tree stand…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What is the optimism bias?
Today we're going to talk about a cognitive bias that causes people to believe, often mistakenly, that they are less likely to experience negative ev…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
What is the snowball method of paying back debt?
The snowball method is based on the idea of paying off your smallest debt first, while making minimum payments on the rest.
Then, you take the money…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 tyrosin…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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.
However, …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 e…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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, naus…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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 banne…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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. Depressio…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
2 months, 2 weeks ago