Psychology of yawning: Psychology says the person who yawns right after you do isn't just tired; a 2011 study found contagious yawning is tied to empathy, and you catch it most from the people you're closest to
Discover how contagious yawning is linked to empathy and emotional bonds, according to a 2011 study. Learn why yawns are more likely to be caught from loved ones than strangers and what this means for our social connections.