Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind ...

Is it a result of oxygen deprivation in the brain or simply a reflexive action? Learn more about the causes and triggers of ...

It’s almost impossible not to yawn after seeing someone else do it, but most of us probably don’t know why it’s so hard to fight the urge. Anna Bartter asks the experts. Did you know that ...

Are you yawning yet? Thought so. Infectious yawns are as frustrating as they are intriguing. Sometimes it's enough to need to see someone yawn, hear them talk about it or even read about it for ...

Yawning is an involuntary action characterised by opening your mouth wide, taking a deep breath, and then exhaling slowly. It ...

Gallup also said he isn’t insulted when someone yawns, because it’s both contagious and a common, natural mechanism. “It helps promote mental awareness and alertness. So when individuals ...

Contagious yawning is a common form of echophenomena - the automatic imitation of someone else's words or actions. Echophenomena is also seen in Tourette's, as well as in other conditions ...

A GP explains the main reasons why we yawn – including the factors that can lead to excessive yawning (apart from tiredness). Welcome back to Just Curious, Strong Women’s weekly series ...

Ever noticed how someone yawning triggers others to yawn too? Or how a smile seemingly lures others to follow? But what about dance? There's no scientific evidence, but I suspect there ...

A therapist has revealed the one thing they always do while talking to clients - and they don't even realise they're doing it ...