Although yawning is a normal and frequently helpful reaction it could be worthwhile to look into it more if you find yourself yawning a lot Read ahead to know!

I’m 84 and I can’t stop yawning. It’s upsetting my family and friends because they think I’m bored of them. I’m not tired either, so that can’t be the cause. What should I do?

But yawning’s ability to increase oxygen intake and enhance alertness can also explain many of its other triggers. Boredom, for example, is a common trigger, because it can leave you feeling ...

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 time ...

They may yawn when they become bored or are experiencing mild psychological distress such as anxiety. “However, yawning also occurs with high frequency during periods in which people are very ...

Yawning isn’t the only bodily function that’s contagious. Japanese scientists have discovered that chimpanzees are more likely to urinate when they see other primates going No. 1 as well, as ...

It's a well-known fact that yawning is contagious and can spread around a room in a matter of seconds. Now, a study has shown that the same is true - for peeing. Researchers from Kyoto ...

Unsurprisingly, tiredness was cited as the most common cause, with the peak times for yawning being between 8pm and 10pm, followed by the afternoon slump from 2pm to 4pm. But boredom and stress ...

Bournemouth University neuropsychologist Simon Thompson is an expert on yawning. In 2011, he posited that high levels of the stress hormone cortisol may be a direct cause of yawning. “We believe that ...

Even though tiredness is the main reason for yawning, boredom can also make a big impact, with a third of Brits confessing to yawning out of boredom. A fifth of respondents also admitted that ...