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Scientists explain why we hiccup
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Scientists explain why we hiccup

Scientists from University College London have revealed why we hiccup and why this annoying habit is so important - especially for children.

November 20, 2019
How to cure hiccups immediately at home
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How to cure hiccups immediately at home

Hiccups are purely involuntary muscle contractions. However, it can be one of the most annoying and sometimes painful things a person can encounter.

July 17, 2019
The phenomenon of
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The phenomenon of

Humans are often attracted to deadly films like The Walking Dead or How to Get Away with Murder, but few know what actually happens when they die. The body has quite int…

December 18, 2018
Why hiccup?
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Why hiccup?

The hiccups occur abnormally, suddenly and completely useless if not uncomfortable ... Hiccups are twitches of the diaphragm - the diaphragm in the chest plays an import…

December 18, 2018
Human 'odd actions'
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Human 'odd actions'

Not everyone knows the daily actions such as crying, hiccups, sleeping, blinking ... how to affect the body. Also see them from a scientific perspective.

December 18, 2018
Small tips from hiccups right away
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Small tips from hiccups right away

Use your fingers to close your ears again and breathe in and out a few times, then hold your breath and stretch your tongue out.

December 15, 2018
Housewives tips are surprisingly effective
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Housewives tips are surprisingly effective

With just a few items and materials available and easy to find, you can completely heal yourself or solve problems with household items.

December 15, 2018
The fetus also knows how to yawn
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The fetus also knows how to yawn

Scientists at Durham University have discovered that the fetus in the womb is not only hiccup, swallowing, stretching and yawning.

December 14, 2018
5 ways to 'spell' the body
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5 ways to 'spell' the body

To prevent pain during injection, use your index finger and thumb to press down on the sides of the injection site for a few seconds.

December 14, 2018
New equipment for effective hiccups
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New equipment for effective hiccups

Is there a cure for any hiccups that you haven't tried yet? Some people breathed air into paper bags, others expected to be intimidated for fear, and others drank water…

December 14, 2018