Hiccups - and the comic 'remedies' associated with them - are often a cause of general amusement and joking. But how would you feel if one day you started hiccupping… and just couldn't stop?
Hiccups are an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle, followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords, which produces the characteristic hic sound ...
The parts of your brain that control breathing are intimately related to the parts that control the stress response. Controlled, deep, even breathing facilitates relaxation. Rapid, shallow, irregular ...
A new study suggests that genuine laughter can mimic the effects of yoga, Pilates, and even light cardio, offering both ...
A study suggests that laughing could be an "entry-level" type of exercise that reduces stress and burns calories. Here's how.
Most sounds from your body are perfectly normal, if slightly embarrassing. But they can also suggest medical issues. Tanith Carey reveals what they mean ...
Abstract: Surface acoustic wave (SAW) pressure sensors are widely applied for their strong environmental adaptability, ease of wireless integration, and low cost. With the extension of atmospheric ...