Increasing dietary fiber is one of the biggest health trends of right now, but is there any scientific proof as to why we should be consuming more fiber? There are even fiber supplements or brands like Pure For Men which pitch selling fiber capsules as ways to improve your health, but how do they work. Today we talk about what foods contain the most fiber, soluble and insoluble fiber and how you can use science to become more healthy.

STUDYTIME: Is fiber the best nutrient of all time?

WDWLTW:

• when did houses start having corners
• why oil and water not mixed creates life

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Are we becoming parents? What did we think of the Superbowl half time show? What type of school system is our favourite? TODAY IS A CALL IN EPISODE!

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Cock rings, tension rings or constriction rings are a "sex toy" that is on the rise in men. More cock rings than ever are being used right now with over 50% of gay and bisexual men currently using them. So why have they become popular, how do they work and are there any issues with sliding a cock ring over your penis and testicles?

STUDYTIME: Why are cock rings so popular?

WDWLTW

• why it is good to ITCH
• the largest cannabis study ever completed

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50 percent of people by the age of 50 will get a hemorrhoid. Millions of people have them around the world - and therefore new treatments are necessary to deal with this annoying disease. Today we talk about what hemorrhoids are, the history of them, what symptoms there are and how new treatments could help you deal with them. Also Greg will let you in on all the juicy details of his hemorrhoid named "Jenny"

STUDYTIME: What are hemorrhoids and how do you get rid of them?

WDWLTW:

• how long does it take to make a habit
• The art of Felix Gonzalez-Torres

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The news is horrible right now - or is it? Today we explain why one of us is giving up, and the other is trying to reach into psychology and science to cope - but in the end is there a solution? Trump's inauguration, tariff's, racism, inequality, gun rights, statues, labour issues, war, genocide - are things actually getting worse or is it all in your head?

STUDYTIME: Why do things feel so bad right now?

WDWLTW:

• AI predicting weather
• is peeing contagious?

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The bird flu is so close to reaching global pandemic status, that scientists are extremely concerned. The more you understand how this influenza A virus works, the easier it will be to stay safe, calm and prepare for what could happen. The virus has spread from birds to mammals to humans, in fact it has even killed one person in the US now and one person in Canada is very sick. Today we are explaining everything you need to know about H5N1 bird flu.

STUDYTIME: Is Bird Flu the next pandemic?

WDWLTW:

• Mirror life - we must stop studying this
• the morality of humans

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Zinc supplements have been growing in popularity as nutritionist and people online claim it can decrease your chance or getting sick, increase your immune function and even make colds last less long. Is this true? Today we break down the real science of zinc supplements and let you know the best way to stay healthy this winter seaon

STUDYTIME: Do zinc supplements prevent sickness?

What Did We Learn This Week?

• gene edited tomatoes of the future will be more sweet
• the plastic in your home is killing you!

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