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Why Do We Yawn?

💡 The Answer

  • Yawning may help cool the brain and improve alertness.
  • It is contagious because it’s linked to empathy and social bonding.
  • People yawn more in hotter temperatures, supporting the cooling theory.
  • Fetuses yawn in the womb, showing it is an innate behavior.

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