Do you really know‪?‬ Bababam (in English)

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? 
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Surprising as it may seem, balance is more important than you might think. In September of 2022 the British Journal of Sports Medicine published the results of a ten year study which involved more than 1,700 middle-aged participants. They concluded that not being able to balance was associated with an almost twofold increase in risk of death. 
Volunteers were asked to stand on one leg with their arms by their sides and keep their eyes looking straight ahead. They discovered that an inability to hold the position for 10 seconds was associated with an 84% heightened risk of death from any cause. Participants were allowed to try 3 times. Balance is quite difficult to explain. It involves several different systems in your body: muscles, nerves, eyesight, the inner ear and even the sensory system that lets you recognise where your body is in space.
What is balance? How did they test participants for balance? Why does losing your balance matter? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Caring for yourself involves more than just tending to your nails; it's about making sure they're well-groomed, especially those on your toes. Trimming them properly is also key to avoiding painful ingrown nails, but on the other hand going overboard with your clippers can cause problems too. So let’s discuss how to find the right middle ground.
According to the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, the best tool for the job is either nail clippers, which are lever-style cutters, or nippers, which have more of a plier style. It may be easiest to cut your nails after you’ve had a bath, shower, or footbath, as they’lll be slightly softer as a result.
What’s the best cutting technique then? What if I end up with an ingrown nail? What about if my toenail goes yellow or black?
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Today we're going to talk about a 35-year-old American man who's taken an unconventional approach to his country's upcoming presidential election. 
Dustin Ebey, as he used to be known, is a maths teacher and military veteran from Dallas, Texas. And lately, he's been stirring up quite the buzz. That's because he went and changed his name to "Literally Anybody Else", as a bold statement against American politics and its two-party system in particular.
What prompted Ebey’s name change? Can you really just change your name to something as obscure as that in the U.S.? Does he really stand a chance of becoming President? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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Every January, many of us set ambitious resolutions for the year ahead. We jot down our aspirations, fueled by goodwill, and promise ourselves that this time, we won’t give up after just a month. But somehow, as the year unfolds, our motivation wanes, and those once-clear goals seem increasingly elusive. If you’re tired of this cycle, it might be time to consider a fresh approach: the twelve-week method.
Imagine achieving all your goals within just three months. Sounds challenging, right? But fear not! The Twelve-Week Method, also known as the “Twelve-Week Year,” emerged from a personal development book published in 2013 by American entrepreneurs Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington. Drawing on their experience as managers in major international companies, they designed this method to boost productivity while preventing burnout during periods of low motivation.
What is the 12 week method? Why Twelve Weeks? So what is the Solution? So how do you go about it?
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Data published by YouGov in August 2022 showed that as of the previous month, Britons were using a whopping £3.5bn worth of overdrafted funds from their bank accounts. Each month, between 25% and 30% of people dip into their overdrafts, generally just for a few days leading up to payday.
It’s hardly surprising with the ongoing cost of living crisis and energy bills rising rapidly. If you’re one of those people who struggles to save, maybe you could use a few tips to help budget better. One popular method is the 50 - 30 - 20 rule, which was introduced by American senator Elizabeth Warren in a book entitled All Your Worth: The Ultimate Lifetime Money Plan. It splits your income into three categories to help manage it better.
What do the numbers mean then? How can I apply the rule? What if my needs add up to more than 50% of my income? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!
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