# Is yawning too much normal? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [May 19, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928 "2026-05-19T14:37:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hansa\_verma1-0](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/hansa_verma1-0/32/4365_2.png) [@Hansa\_verma1-0](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Hansa_verma1-0)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/1 "2026-05-19T14:37:10Z")
I was reading a research article about yawning today. I found many fascinating facts with respect to it, and while reading, _I **yawned frequently** _, which left me startled. It piqued my curiosity even more to dive deep. > Yawning alerts against _boredom_, _tiredness_, and _fatigue_; _cools the brain_; _signals lack of oxygen_; _prevents lung collapse_; and _equalizes ear pressure at high altitudes_—all these functions are well known to everyone. ![a0dafd9a4d51989b23f8c2c653d57736](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/uploads/medbound/original/2X/f/f316fe5a2d32751d1e941baecf024c047b3f3ecb.jpeg) Yawning is a **complex physiological** pattern with various mechanisms and functions. It was stimulated particularly by two regions: 1. **Hypothalamus** —neurons around the paraventricular nucleus (PVN) area of the hypothalamus play a significant role in the initiation of yawning. 2. **Brainstem** —The reticular formation is the chain of neurons that regulates sleep and wakefulness. Many excitatory, inhibitory neurotransmitters and hormones are involved in yawning, such as **dopamine** , **oxytocin** , **glutamate** , **serotonin** , **acetylcholine** , **ACTH** , and **opioid** peptides. Now I will share with you some new research studies and _amazing facts_ about yawning- ✔ A research study claims it helps flush waste material from the brain’s CSF to help cleanse it; various neurodegenerative disorders have been linked with the accumulation of waste in CSF. ✔ Brain size—bigger brains yawn longer. ✔ Contagious—when we read or listen and see a loved one yawning, it transfers to us immediately after them; it symbolizes social bonds and empathy. ✔ Mother to fetus—Fetuses start yawning after 11 weeks and can catch yawns from their mother. If yawning occurs _ **frequently** _ within 15 minutes, excluding factors like boredom, fatigue, etc., it may indicate the following disorders: - Neurological: migraine, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, etc. - Cardiac: vasovagal reaction. - Sleep disorders: apnea, narcolepsy. - Poor blood flow - Hypothyroidism What do you have additional information about yawning? MBH/PS ---
**Author:** ![Snazir](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/snazir/32/4968_2.png) [@Snazir](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Snazir)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/2 "2026-05-19T15:37:01Z")
I remember watching myth busters on discovery, where they were decoding the myth ‘yawn is contagious’ and yes, from that little experiment they did find out that yawns are contagious. ---
**Author:** ![Aleeza](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a6a055/32.png) [@Aleeza](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Aleeza)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/3 "2026-05-19T16:45:20Z")
I never realized yawning had such complex neurological and physiological connections. The fact that it can be linked to empathy, brain function, and even certain health conditions makes it much more fascinating than it seems. ---
**Author:** ![Hansa\_verma1-0](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/hansa_verma1-0/32/4365_2.png) [@Hansa\_verma1-0](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Hansa_verma1-0)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/4 "2026-05-19T17:00:53Z")
Yrs! Many articles and studies have claimed it is contagious even from mother to fetus, also. ---
**Author:** ![Hansa\_verma1-0](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/hansa_verma1-0/32/4365_2.png) [@Hansa\_verma1-0](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Hansa_verma1-0)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/5 "2026-05-19T17:07:19Z")
Absolutely! ---
**Author:** ![DrPreya\_28](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/drpreya_28/32/4391_2.png) [@DrPreya\_28](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/DrPreya_28)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 3:15am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/6 "2026-05-20T03:15:55Z")
It’s a brilliant reminder of how complex a seemingly simple reflex is. ---
**Author:** ![GRL](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/grl/32/4296_2.png) [@GRL](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/GRL)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 7:46am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/7 "2026-05-20T07:46:52Z")
> [@Hansa\_verma1-0](#): > > ✔ Contagious—when we read or listen and see a loved one yawning, it transfers to us immediately after them; it symbolizes social bonds and empathy. So true. I yawned 3 times while reading this post. 🙂 Nicely presented ---
**Author:** ![UrvaD](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/urvad/32/4764_2.png) [@UrvaD](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/UrvaD)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/8 "2026-05-20T08:25:02Z")
> [@Hansa\_verma1-0](#): > > Contagious—when we read or listen and see a loved one yawning, it transfers to us immediately after them; it symbolizes social bonds and empathy. Insightful article.Even I yawned while reading this article.🥲 It is interesting how yawning spreads across people just by its mention. ---
**Author:** ![Madiha\_Khan](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/madiha_khan/32/4384_2.png) [@Madiha\_Khan](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Madiha_Khan)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 6:09am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/9 "2026-05-21T06:09:23Z")
Very interesting and informative topic.I didn’t know yawning involved so many neurological and physiological mechanisms. ---
**Author:** ![Hansa\_verma1-0](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/hansa_verma1-0/32/4365_2.png) [@Hansa\_verma1-0](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Hansa_verma1-0)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/10 "2026-05-21T10:11:14Z")
Thanks for your kind words. ---
**Author:** ![Hansa\_verma1-0](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/hansa_verma1-0/32/4365_2.png) [@Hansa\_verma1-0](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Hansa_verma1-0)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/11 "2026-05-21T10:12:38Z")
Yes, it is contagious. ---
**Author:** ![Hansa\_verma1-0](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex033/user_avatar/www.medboundhub.com/hansa_verma1-0/32/4365_2.png) [@Hansa\_verma1-0](https://www.medboundhub.com/u/Hansa_verma1-0)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://www.medboundhub.com/t/is-yawning-too-much-normal/18928/12 "2026-05-21T10:15:49Z")
Yes, it’s a health check and balance system of our body.