Wanderlust: Expat Life & Style in Thailand April / May 2017: Health & Wellness Issue | Page 17

WHY DO
WE YAWN?
Scientists aren’t exactly
sure why we yawn. One
theory is that when we
are bored or tired, we
don’t breathe in as deep-
ly as we normally do,
and yawning is a way for
our bodies to take in ex-
tra oxygen when we are
breathing shallowly. If
you find yourself yawn-
ing at work, try to focus
on breathing in slowly
and deeply to give your
body the extra oxygen
it’s asking for.
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