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Why do we yawn when someone else yawns?

Yawning is a familiar gesture. It often appears when one is tired or when changing states of alertness, for example at the moment of falling asleep or waking up. However, it has a unique aspect: ...
I have always liked how yawning feels and wondered what it’s for. I just read there is new information about how yawning affects your brain. Do you know anything about that? Also, do we know yet why ...