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Could insects replace meat?
Although it is quite usual to find insects in markets in both Africa and Asia it is rather more unusual for people in the West to eat them.
However, …
2 months, 3 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, 3 weeks ago
Why were the queen’s bees told of her death?
The announcement of the sad news of the Queen’s passing, like all of the events following her death, followed strict protocol. The Prime Minister wa…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Is feeding birds in your garden a bad idea?
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 f…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Is it still worth doing your washing during off-peak hours these days?
Ah, the gentle rumble of a washing machine spinning in the middle of the night… practical but is it really saving you money?
In the UK, many househ…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Is binge drinking over in the UK?
Binge drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more drinks for a man, or 4 or more drinks for a woman, in about 2 hours, and the UK has a rather notorio…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What is an inclusive Barbie?
Barbie has quite the impressive CV. She has had over 150 careers including fashion editor, surgeon and astronaut - enough to inspire any young fan. B…
2 months, 3 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, 3 weeks ago
What is the psychology behind the bystander effect?
You’ve probably already walked by a stranger spreadeagled on the ground. Chances are that if you saw several people already offering assistance, you …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is the manosphere going crazy for pilates girls?
We’ve talked about the rise of masculinism in the past on Do You Really Know and today’s subject is linked to the kind of traditional narratives that…
2 months, 3 weeks ago