Why do I yawn when I read?

To read a few pages, or even a paragraph or two, they often have to dedicate a great amount of focus and energy. The same focus and energy are required when they are spelling. As a result of this effort, the child may become tired and start yawning.
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Why do we yawn when we read a lot?

Yawning is usually a reaction triggered by the brain's wanting more air. When you're reading you may be very relaxed, or in a physical posture where your air intake is compromised, and just by virtue of reading you are expelling more air and using more energy than you would just sitting there quietly.
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How can I stop yawning when studying?

Use a cool compress. If you really want to make sure you don't yawn during that important meeting, press a cool compress against your head and hold it there for a minute or two before heading into the board room. This should keep you cool enough to ward off the yawns until you get back to your desk.
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Why does reading make me sleepy?

It also requires brain power as your brain interprets the letters your eyes see and converts them into meaningful words, sentences, and paragraphs. As your brain works hard and your eye muscles tire, it's only natural that they would need rest, leading to eyes slowly closing and sleep taking over.
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How can I stay awake while reading?

Active and Engaged: 9 Tips for Staying Awake While Reading
  1. Ask questions. ...
  2. Do not read in bed. ...
  3. Read sitting up. ...
  4. Train your brain to associate reading with activity and energy. ...
  5. Read at the right time. ...
  6. Read material that challenges you. ...
  7. Actively engage with the book. ...
  8. Read on a backlit device.
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Is falling asleep while reading a disorder?

Falling asleep reading a book at bedtime is not considered a sleep disorder. Because we are in a restful position in a dimly room and our minds are not longer distracted by the real world, our brains will naturally relax until we fall asleep reading.
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Does reading make you smarter?

Not only does regular reading help make you smarter, but it can also actually increase your brainpower. Just like going for a jog exercises your cardiovascular system, reading regularly improves memory function by giving your brain a good workout.
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Does reading improve memory?

Reading can improve your memory. It is a brain-stimulating activity that needs constant recall of words and meaning. It can improve short-term as well as your long-term memory as you take notes or discuss what you read. Research suggests that reading also slows down cognitive decline in old people.
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Why don't I retain what I read?

After reading, you may find it almost impossible to retain the information acquired. It may be due to lack of adequate sleep and rest, distractions while reading, poor nutrition, failure to choose the right book, or memory issues such as decay or shallow processing.
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Why is reading so boring?

Many people are bored when reading not because the books themselves are boring, but because of other factors like the brain's dopamine reward system, bad memories associated with being forced to read in school, and distractions.
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Is reading good for your brain?

Reading strengthens your brain

Using MRI scans, researchers have confirmed that reading involves a complex network of circuits and signals in the brain. As your reading ability matures, those networks also get stronger and more sophisticated.
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