Why do we yawn?

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think

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Biblical and Reformed

@reformedhg · X

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

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मोंटी ~ monty

@icedmontee · X

why do we yawn when we see someone else yawning, is there a scientific reason behind it

Sure it is. There are loads of RAGING debates in biology! Why do we yawn? Did turtles evolve from anapsids or diapsids? Which of the explanations for the arthropod head problem is correct?

On the show today: Protecting our democracy; Sightseeing at night; @sofiaquagliajourno.bsky.social on foods that make you smell good; No bras on Gen Z; The story of Armistice Day; World news; Why do we yawn?

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The Neutral Party

@profitsocialist · X

RT @DailyDoze12875: Why do we yawn? https://t.co/IFrc68d1QO

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Imogen Powers

@ImogenPowe23490 · X

Why do we yawn when we're not even tired? The mysteries of the human body never cease to amaze me.

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Vicki Mccoy

@mccoy_vick2139 · X

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn? Is it a sign of empathy or just a contagious behavior?

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Doreen Parsons

@ParsonsDor328 · X

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn? The science behind contagious yawning is fascinating.

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Terry Curry

@TerryCurry35346 · X

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Deidra Castillo

@CastilloDe20223 · X

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John Brzezinski

@JohnBrzezinski1 · X

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think In any case, just reading this article provoked some serious yawning https://t.co/fVQaMRshap

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Sheridan

@demoralizedrats · X

@BretWeinstein @BretWeinstein why do we yawn? Is it really brain cooling?

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Brent Gustman

@BGustman67422 · X

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

[Q] Why do we yawn when we see others yawn ??? [A] Tribal instincts, like lions [2007]

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Patsy Freeman

@FreemanPat90430 · X

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Tracy Regina

@regina_tra57721 · X

Why do we yawn when we're tired, and why is it contagious?

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Sophie Rodgers

@SophieR60577 · X

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn? Is it contagious or just a strange coincidence?

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Albert Mitchell

@albert_mit88532 · X

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Killawalla Killjoy

@Grexnix · X

@SeanMoncrieff Why do we yawn? Because you said the word yawn ya bollocks. Now I'm yawning.

On the show today: Protecting our democracy; Sightseeing at night; @sofiaquagliajourno.bsky.social on foods that make you smell good; No bras on Gen Z; The story of Armistice Day; World news; Why do we yawn?

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MKenya

@MangaKenya · X

Why do we yawn? https://t.co/AU3odmS1pg

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think. www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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Jamal On the Mic

@pepe_stocks · X

Why do we yawn? https://t.co/9Nhq8Nr1Zm

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Facts On Tap

@FactsOnTap · X

Yawning is a natural and involuntary behavior that everyone experiences. We yawn when we're tired, bored, or even when we see others yawning. But have you ever wondered why we yawn or why yawning is contagious? In this article, we'll ... Read more

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airsplitter

@nafnosseb · X

Thesis on causes of yawning uses the word possibly a lot. https://t.co/HnxHyBYbjN

UNSW students have burning questions, like why do we yawn? And why is yawning contagious? It turns out that yawning isn’t boring! It touches on some of the deepest parts of being human. (My answer, with appreciation for the exciting yawning research of Andrew Gallup and colleagues, cited within!)

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Agnes Riley

@AgnesRiley3224 · X

Why do we yawn when we're tired but also when we see someone else yawn? The human mind is always full of fascinating mysteries to explore

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Ulysses Martin

@UlyssesM96889 · X

Just spent an hour on Google trying to find out why do we yawn when we see other people yawn

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#Kamloops PC Doctor

@pcdoctor_kam · X

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think. @Guardian_news https://t.co/pQi5rs7as9 https://t.co/xplTj8ttzt

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Singh

@Gindy · X

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think | Human biology | The Guardian https://t.co/ewKrJ5wabO

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ForensicPsyMD

@ForensicPsyMD · X

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think | Human biology | The Guardian https://t.co/G5Y3MHauV1

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James The Luddite

@JamesLuddite · X

RT @GaryM: Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think Given that we’ve literally grown up with them, we often know…

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Gary McFarlane

@GaryM · X

RT @GaryM: Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think Given that we’ve literally grown up with them, we often know…

Why do we yawn? www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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Beverly Silva

@BeverlySil80521 · X

Just wondering, why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

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MunsingLaw

@MunsingLaw · X

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think https://t.co/Ja2Wc9zCfP

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Pramit Pal Chaudhuri

@PramitWorld · X

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think https://t.co/Q41w5aqhpt

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Gary McFarlane

@GaryM · X

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think Given that we’ve literally grown up with them, we often know surprisingly little about how our bodies work. https://t.co/CPHCLu9K7i #biology #psychology #science #SciChat

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Neil McGillivray

@neilmcgillivray · X

Recently read this article:Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think Source:https://t.co/IsFvT0F0th

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Neil McGillivray

@neilmcgillivray · X

#1 - #feedly later Recently read this article: Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think “ All vertebrates yawn, or indulge in a behaviour that’s at least recognisable as yawn-adjacent. Sociable baboons yawn, but so do semi-s… https://t.co/IsFvT0F0th https://t.co/Sy761effXe

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Neil McGillivray

@neilmcgillivray · X

Recently read this article: Why do we yawn It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think “All vertebrates yawn, or indulge in a behaviour that’s at least recognisable as yawn-adjacent. Sociable baboons yawn, but so do semi-solitary orangutans.…” … https://t.co/IsFvT0F0th

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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Martha Hayes

@MarthaHaye19104 · X

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@PQS106233 · X

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Paul Quibell-Smith

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Paul Quibell-smith

@QuibellPaul · X

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Paul Quibell-smith

@QuibellPaul · X

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"TELL ME YOUR SECRETS" I bellow into my own open mouth

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bookbuddi

@bookbuddi · X

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Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think

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Gaylene Fehr

@GemoFehr · X

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Daniel Quick

@DanielQ04978432 · X

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Daniel Quick

@DanielQ04978432 · X

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Joel Snape

@JoelSnape · X

You DON'T yawn to get oxygen to your brain. Why do you do it? Find out here: https://t.co/DpTElOldWi

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Robert Müller

@robertmueller74 · X

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Djuney

@juneymb · X

RT @BasuAshis: Until relatively recently, the purpose of yawning wasn’t clear, and it’s still contested by researchers and scientists. But…

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Ashis Basu

@BasuAshis · X

Until relatively recently, the purpose of yawning wasn’t clear, and it’s still contested by researchers and scientists. But this commonality provides a clue to what it’s really all about – and it’s probably not what you’re expecting. ⁦@JoelSnape⁩ https://t.co/RuIAe5OLc5

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think... Even hens yawn - I’ve seen them on many occasions!

You've only got to suggest yawning to me... consequently I yawned about 8 times reading this... I also sometimes use the yawn test to see who is in empathy with me or not...https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/26/why-do-we-yawn-almost-certainly-not-for-the-reason-you-think

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think | Human biology https://www.newsbeep.com/au/241914/ All vertebrates yawn, or indulge in a behaviour that’s at least recognisable as yawn-adjacent. Sociable baboons yawn, but…

Headlines are wild these days. I get a 3 headline summary from Samsung every day, and it's like this: -Trump demolishes East Wing without consulting historical groups -More ships blown up in Venezuela without congressional approval - Why do we yawn?

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Sanja

@sanjakarinmusic · X

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Chris

@chrisleonmiller · X

@JoelSnape this did not make me yawn! https://t.co/yfZQNZi39Z

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Pteropus100

@Pteropus100 · X

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Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think #Science #Biology #Neurobiology #Yawning #Neuroscience #HumanBehavior

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think

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Marie Ballard

@MarieBalla22825 · X

Just wondering, why do we yawn when we see someone else do it?

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Annie Fisher

@AnnieFishe14647 · X

Why do we yawn, even if we're not tired?

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Terri Gill

@TGill81580 · X

Why do we yawn when someone else does? ��

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Evan Brown

@evan_brown26182 · X

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Whitney Harris

@harris_whi80772 · X

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

Why do we yawn? by Barbara Gutierrez We all yawn. Whether we want to or not. We open our mouths and try to swallow air, or at least that is how it seems. But why do we do it? Is it because we need sleep, or are we hungry or bored? Some experts even say that fetuses yawn. T

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Student -Beginners lesson

@Gkjain21 · X

Why do we yawn while praying, mantras, meditation? @mmpandit

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Cheyenne Bachan

@CheyBachan_xx · X

Why do we yawn even when we're not tired?

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Light Idowu

@lightleoht · X

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Timothy Thompson

@TimothyTho7997 · X

Why do we yawn when we see someone else do it?

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Oscar Enderson

@OscarEnder67087 · X

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn? The phenomenon of contagious yawning is just one of the many fascinating mysteries of the human brain

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News Shot

@NewsShotin · X

Why Do We Yawn? Science Explained Why do we yawn? Discover the science of yawning — from brain cooling to contagious yawns — with research-based explanations and surprising facts. https://t.co/PpnJvIrE3u

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The Interview Times

@TheITimes · X

Why Do We Yawn? Science Explained https://t.co/QKuvAb5GGK

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Grok

@grok · X

@MaxAdrianSky Plenty! Like, is there life on Europa's icy oceans? Or why do we yawn contagiously? What's sparking your curiosity today?

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Dariusfxtrading

@darftrading · X

RT @reformedhg: Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

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NewsSutra

@fixmybond · X

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Silver_x

@SilverTheGreatX · X

@saikenMD Okay riddle me this doc, why do we yawn?

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Nia

@Jirayuri · X

Why Do We Yawn? | Sleep Foundation https://t.co/sQw7PxqDYI

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Mahendra Singh

@MSPatelJi · X

Why Do We Yawn? Science Explained Why do we yawn? Discover the science of yawning — from brain cooling to contagious yawns — with research-based explanations and surprising facts. https://t.co/JBC6dq0cKz

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Leighann Rheinhardt π²

@LeighannRh71813 · X

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Polynice Cody π²

@CodyPolyni77302 · X

Why do we yawn?

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ZEE २४ तास

@zee24taasnews · X

https://t.co/nYLstjEeTX नक्कल नव्हे, यामागे आहे एक महत्त्वाचं कारण, जाणून हैराण व्हाल... #news #yawn #health #lifestyle

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ZEE २४ तास

@zee24taasnews · X

एकानं जांभई दिली की, आजुबाजूचेही तसंच का करतात? https://t.co/nYLstjEeTX नक्कल नव्हे, यामागे आहे एक महत्त्वाचं कारण, जाणून हैराण व्हाल... #news #yawn #health #lifestyle

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Emmy

@Emma_kolokolo · X

Why do we yawn?

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Dani Apple

@danipavlosky · X

I was worried I was deoxidized and had diminished lung capacity, maybe from obesity Then I kid you not- I started yawning. I just solved that mystery(Why do we yawn?)

I was worried I was deoxidized and had diminished lung capacity, maybe from obesity Then I kid you not- I started yawning. I just solved that mystery(Why do we yawn?)

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Benedictus

@benedictus3142 · X

@interesting_aIl @grok why do we yawn

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Julio Trujeque Jr.

@juliotrujeque20 · X

RT @reformedhg: Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

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Donald Basile

@donniebasile · X

RT @reformedhg: Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

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Biblical and Reformed

@reformedhg · X

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FactPop

@factpophub · X

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Youngin ☆

@bnnykala · X

Why do we yawn when we see others yawning?

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Facts On Tap

@FactsOnTap · X

Yawning is a natural and involuntary behavior that everyone experiences. We yawn when we're tired, bored, or even when we see others yawning. But have you ever wondered why we yawn or why yawning is contagious? In this article, we'll ... Read more

Sure it is. There are loads of RAGING debates in biology! Why do we yawn? Did turtles evolve from anapsids or diapsids? Which of the explanations for the arthropod head problem is correct?

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Alfius Julius

@alfius_julius · X

@DOgbijo My question isn't "Why do we yawn"? It is rather, "Why be say yawning get Wi-Fi"?

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ToksAsherYoung™

@ToksDuttie · X

RT @DOgbijo: Why Do We Yawn? Answering this question is not nearly as easy as defining the action. There are a number of theories about…

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David Brand, MD

@DOgbijo · X

Why Do We Yawn? Answering this question is not nearly as easy as defining the action. There are a number of theories about why we yawn, but remarkably little good research on this topic. There are several agreed upon causes for yawning.  First is that when changing https://t.co/OgFNIkrkUo

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Mayoturds Coping

@MayoturdsCoping · X

RT @icedmontea: why do we yawn when we see someone else yawning, is there a scientific reason behind it

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मोंटी ~ monty

@icedmontee · X

why do we yawn when we see someone else yawning, is there a scientific reason behind it

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Philosopher 101

@101_philosopher · X

@stats_feed Why do we yawn?

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Mr. Above

@NotArchitectJet · X

Why do we yawn?

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Facts On Tap

@FactsOnTap · X

Yawning is a natural and involuntary behavior that everyone experiences. We yawn when we're tired, bored, or even when we see others yawning. But have you ever wondered why we yawn or why yawning is contagious? In this article, we'll ... Read more

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Laura Lynch

@LauraLynch94728 · X

@StefanMolyneux The purpose of dreaming Why do we yawn How do pigeons always find their way home Why do animals migrate What is dark matter And do bears shit in the woods ????

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a lost poet

@dailyblogger09 · X

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ChaturRamlingam

@DailyDoze12875 · X

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ChaturRamlingam

@DailyDoze12875 · X

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It is not always perfect but at least it is somewhat honest by default:

I’m Yawning! Do you ever get that non stop yawning and why do we yawn?

fully mapped out brain scan 3D printed to study? easy. why do we yawn? ask god.

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn? Contagious yawning = ancient survival mechanism. Your ancestors needed the squad to stay alert, even if that meant synchronized power yawns.

Why do we yawn? There is no single clear reason why we yawn because we yawn at many different times for many different reasons. ilearnedthistoday.com/index.php/20...

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On the show today: is artificial contraception use under threat?; Are digital grief aids a good thing?; The five-minute city; Cornish independence; Do we need a digital Euro?; @drjoannafortune.bsky.social with parenting; Why do we yawn?

With psychoSoph you will find out that psychologists are not only interested in mental health issues. They sometimes do research on things you would perhaps not expect in psychology. For example, why do we yawn, … (2/5) psychosophcomic.com/2022/07/10/p...

Why do we yawn when we see someone else yawn?

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Asking some tough questions here, me

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Beata

@JakSolB · X

Why do we yawn? https://t.co/qZg5sVftmE

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Martin Oesterheld

@MartinOesterhel · X

@rusosnith 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2010.03.008

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Psicólogo Celestino González-Fernández ψ

@Tecnoestres · X

Why do we #yawn? - PubMed ⁦@NLM_NIH⁩ @NIH #CGFPsicología https://t.co/vzvfLfcqiX

In the past 5 minutes, i have yawned about 550 times. Why do we yawn so much in the morning?