When I sneeze, everyone knows about it. The resulting shockwave wobbles windows, awakens sleeping animals, and sets nearby humans on edge. My partner, who sneezes like a vole hiccuping, insists I do ...

I am one of those unfortunate people who has loud, violent sneezes. When I’m at home, it is no problem, but how do I keep them quiet when I’m out or at work? Stifling them hurts my back and stomach ...

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 ...

Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to say “Gesundheit!” your second might be to ask: “Where did that sneeze come from?” Sneezing is a phenomenon that occurs in both people and animals. It ...

Sooner or later you’re going to sneeze. And what with allergies, cold and flu season and furnaces blasting dust through your house like a leaf blower, we’re betting on sooner. Ah, well. Or should we ...

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 ...

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