Well Blog: Really? The Claim: Yawning Cools the Brain

Monday, October 3, 2011 - 12:20 in Biology & Nature

The medical literature is rife with explanations for yawning, but one has gained substantial ground in recent years: This mysterious habit may help regulate brain temperature.

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