Front Neurosci January 2013 PMID 23293583

The thermoregulatory theory of yawning: what we know from over 5 years of research.

Andrew C Gallup, Omar T Eldakar

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall discussions reflect a neutral to slightly positive reception, with comments like referencing an open access review and casual mentions of yawning during workouts. The tone is informal and examples show limited in-depth engagement, which aligns with the moderate scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the validity and importance of the research, indicating a general consensus that the thermoregulatory theory is well-supported.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions show some interest, particularly when references are made to personal experiences or related topics like workouts, but overall curiosity remains moderate.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Posts have minimal deep analysis, with some mentions of the research influence but lacking detailed critique or extension of ideas.

ImpactNeutral impact

The topics discussed do not seem to provoke significant change or strong opinions, suggesting limited immediate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Over the past five years, research has consistently supported the thermoregulatory theory of yawning, which suggests that yawning helps cool the brain, especially within certain ambient temperature ranges, and no studies have challenged these findings.
  • Comparative studies across different homeothermic animals (warm-blooded species) and human research, including how seasonal climate variations affect contagious yawning, bolster the idea that yawning is linked to brain cooling and thermal regulation.
  • The findings imply that yawning serves a physiological and social function related to temperature regulation, and this understanding could have important applications in clinical contexts, despite some criticisms of the theory.]

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Dan Jagger
@auditorynerves.bsky.social · Bluesky

Open access review (2013) on the thermoregulatory theory of yawning: The thermoregulatory theory of yawning: what we know from over 5 years of research.

Oct 26, 2025 · 2 likes View post →
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@iamscicomm · X

On my workout this morning, I heard my instructor talk about yawning

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Dan Jagger
@auditorynerves.bsky.social · Bluesky

Open access review (2013) on the thermoregulatory theory of yawning: The thermoregulatory theory of yawning: what we know from over 5 years of research.

Oct 26, 2025 · 2 likes View post →
@IAmSciComm - On a Break!
@iamscicomm · X

On my workout this morning, I heard my instructor talk about yawning

Jun 12, 2021 · 34,364 followers View post →
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