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 ...

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 ...

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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