Why Do We Yawn When We're Tired?

Yawning helps us feel more awake. When we're tired, our brain gets sleepy, and yawning brings in fresh air to help wake it up. It's like giving your brain a little shake with cool air! Sometimes people yawn just by seeing someone else yawn, kind of like catching a sneeze.

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