
Aug 17, 2026
✦India Today
Why do we yawn when someone else yawns? Even reading about it could make you yawn
Contagious yawning happens when we see or hear others yawn, often triggering an urge to do the same. Researchers said, "This system helps us copy and understand the actions of others." This complex response involves mirror neurons and social bonds, showing how humans and animals stay connected through shared behavior.