Brits have been forced to stifle a yawn in a work meeting, when listening to a friend tell a story – and in a job interview.

"We often yawn frequently before we go to sleep or after we wake up," Gallup said. "Yawns have been shown to increase arousal and alertness as associated with these state changes." Research also ...

To celebrate the humble yawn, more than 100 people came together to form the longest ‘chain reaction’ – made out of people ...

excessive yawning could be a symptom of any underlying disorder. Sleep deprivation is one of the reasons for excessive yawning. Stress, insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy too are causes of ...

Mediterranean countries have long since been proponents of the siesta, or afternoon nap. Psychologist and medical practitioner Dr Jonathan Redelinghuys said that a bit of daytime shuteye is an ...