Does looking at an image of a person yawning make you yawn? About half of adults yawn after someone else yawns due to a universal phenomenon called “contagious yawning.” Contrary to popular belief, a ...

The word 'contagious' has evolved from describing physical illnesses spread by touch to encompassing the rapid transmission of emotions, ideas, and behaviors. Its Latin roots highlight the concept of ...

Contagious yawning refers to the tendency of individuals to yawn after seeing, hearing, or even thinking about someone else yawning. About 40% to 60% of people exhibit contagious yawning when exposed ...