Seeing or hearing someone yawn can make you yawn. This phenomenon is not limited to humans; some animals experience contagious yawning, too. But why is yawning contagious? Brain cells called mirror ...

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Ever noticed how one yawn can trigger many? Science reveals how your brain copies others, why yawns spread so easily, and what this curious habit says about humans.

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Let's start at the beginning. Who yawns? Everybody. Not just people, but cats, dogs and fish do, too! What is a yawn? It is an involuntary action during which you open your mouth and breathe deeply ...

From a baby to an adult, and even animals, yawning is one of those things that most of us do multiple times a day, especially if we feel tired or bored. Fun fact: I have yawned at least three times ...

Contagious yawning refers to the tendency of individuals to yawn after seeing, hearing, or even thinking about someone else yawning. About 40% to 60% of people exhibit contagious yawning when exposed ...