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Does your heart stop when you sneeze?

Sneezing doesn't stop your heart, but it can change its rhythm. During a sneeze, the diaphragm contracts and affects the vagus nerve, which can slow down the heart rate. Sneeze syncope is fainting ...
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 ...