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Scientists discover yawning regulates brain temperature and clears fluid

Scientists at Australia's University of New South Wales and Neuroscience Research Australia found that yawning may help regulate brain temperature and clear cerebrospinal fluid. An imaging study of 22 participants showed yawning triggers distinct fluid flows different from deep breathing, suggesting the reflex could prevent brain overheating.

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