08/04/2026
Can’t stop yawning? It could be an indicator of health issues
We often brush aside yawning as a sign of fatigue or boredom. However, if it happens frequently, it could be a subtle heads-up from your body to check in on your health. Yawning is controlled by the vagus nerve, which also plays an important role in regulating heart rate and blood pressure. Excessive yawning can act as the body's reflex response to cardiac stress, which is why it is medically associated with heart attacks, pericarditis and strokes.