January 5, 2019

Why do I start sneezing when I step into sunlight?

You must have a ‘’photic sneeze reflex,’’ a condition that causes you to sneeze uncontrollably when suddenly exposed to bright light. About one in five people […]
January 7, 2019

Why do I get light – headed when I stand up too fast?

  Doctors have a name for that fuzzy feeling in your head when you leap to your feet from a sitting position: ‘’orthostatic hypotension.’’ When you […]
January 7, 2019

Why do I get dizzy when I spin?

Your ears do more than just hear your brother’s burps and act as earring supports. They contain special organs that help you detect your motion, tell […]
January 7, 2019

Why do my ears pop on plane (or when I’m riding up a mountain)?

Plane cabins are pumped with air to simulate altitudes of around 7,000 feet (2 km) rather than sea level, and it takes 20 minutes or so […]