Why Do People Yawn When They’re Tired?

Yawning is like a stretch for your brain. When you’re tired, your brain needs more oxygen to stay awake, and yawning helps it get that oxygen. Imagine taking a big breath in and stretching your whole body, that’s kind of what happens inside your head when you yawn!

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