Some people sneeze when they look into the sun because of Autosomal Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst syndrome (ACHOO), or photic sneeze reflex (PSR). It happens when the brain misinterprets a ...

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The sun does wonders for our bodies overall. It's a natural mood stimulator because it gets that happy, feel-good hormonal chemical serotonin flowing, so to speak. Even when we're feeling fine, ...

At a certain point, there’s no stopping a sneeze. The burst of air is as inevitable as a crashing wave. But with conscious effort, we can control how loud it is. “There are things that people can do ...

As a teenager, Manuel Spitschan discovered that just like his father, if he felt the urge to sneeze, looking at bright light could induce it. What seemed like a funny family quirk is actually rooted ...

An online magazine for the deaf community, Limping Chicken, recently ran an item on how deaf and hearing people sneeze differently. An online magazine for the deaf community, Limping Chicken, recently ...

It is possible to sneeze more quietly. Not everyone cares to, even if their sneezes could wake the dead. But for some people, these surprising tips can be a game changer. At a certain point, there’s ...