Recent questions tagged yawning

Description : Are yawns contagious across different species?

Last Answer : Yes. That exact thing happened to an old supervisor of mine.

Description : Is yawning just psychological?

Last Answer : I believe that it is one way for the body to sneak in a little extra oxygen.

Description : Why do we yawn when someone else does?

Last Answer : I have heard that it is an instinctive way for us to coordinate our sleeping patterns. I’m not sure if that has ever bee proven, though. I think it applies to anyone in our “clan” or “tribe” or whatever you want to call it. I know that if I yawn, my dog will often follow suit. And vice versa.

Description : Why is yawning so addictive?

Last Answer : I don’t know why, but I yawned when I read this…really!

Description : Why is yawning contagious?

Last Answer : I have heard that it is actually caused by the brains sub-conscious attempt to fit in, but I will be interested in learning what others have to say.

Description : What is the purpose of a yawn?

Last Answer : I think it’s caused by low oxygen levels. A yawn forces you to take a deep breath.

Description : Have you ever Burped while Yawning?

Last Answer : yeah I’ve done it don’t be ashamed haha

Description : Are yawns Contagious?

Last Answer : Its a mystery but its true

Description : What Causes Yawning?

Last Answer : a lack of involuntary breathing… When you get tired all the muscles in your body relax and your breathing slows, so you’re brain triggers a yawn as kind of a kick start.

Description : Why are yawns contagious?

Last Answer : I believe its called “mirror neurological syndrome” some can even get sick justbecause of mass hysteria thinking they are sick because people around them are ill.

Description : Why is yawning contagious?

Last Answer : The power of suggestion.

Description : Does your jaw pop when you yawn?

Last Answer : Could be a symptom of temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction, a.k.a. TMJ.