We do it when we're tired, when we're bored or when we're hungry; parachutists have been seen to do it before a jump, and research has even suggested a link between yawning and sexual arousal. But the ...

We’ve all been there– sitting in a meeting, reading a book, or daydreaming when someone nearby yawns. Suddenly, you yawn too, almost like a reflex. But why? Is yawning just your body’s way of saying ...

Tiredness, sleep deprivation, or certain medications usually cause yawning. If you find yourself yawning much more than usual on a daily basis, there could be more than tiredness or boredom going on.

Yawning is a phenomenon that has been observed in humans and animals, and, despite its prevalence, it remains poorly understood in humans. Yawning happens reflexively. When you yawn, you take in a ...

Yawning is an involuntary action that may help regulate brain temperature, increase oxygen intake, and improve alertness. It is also contagious, linked to empathy and social bonding in both humans and ...

A yawn is an involuntary reflex that involves opening the mouth wide and taking in a deep breath, followed by a slow exhale. Several theories exist about why we yawn, but researchers have not proven ...

Yes. You’re probably going to yawn while you read this. Writing this piece, and reading research on yawning, I’ve been yawning nonstop, uncontrollably. And it's not because research on yawning is ...