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Why Yawning is So Contagious

Published

9 years ago

2nd September 2017

You may well be yawning just reading this – it’s contagious. Now researchers have looked at what happens in our brains to trigger that response.

A University of Nottingham team found it occurs in a part of the brain responsible for motor function.
The primary motor cortex also plays a part in conditions such as Tourette’s syndrome.

So the scientists say understanding contagious yawning could also help understand those disorders too.
Contagious yawning is a common form of echophenomena – the automatic imitation of someone else’s words or actions.

Echophenomena is also seen in Tourette’s, as well as in other conditions, including epilepsy and autism.
To test what’s happening in the brain during the phenomenon, scientists monitored 36 volunteers while they watched others yawning.

‘Excitability’

In the study, published in the journal Current Biology, some were told it was fine to yawn while others were told to stifle the urge.

The urge to yawn was down to how each person’s primary motor cortex worked – its “excitability”.

And, using external transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), it was also possible to increase “excitability” in the motor cortex and therefore people’s propensity for contagious yawns.

Georgina Jackson, professor of cognitive neuropsychology who worked on the study, said the finding could have wider uses: “In Tourette’s, if we could reduce the excitability we might reduce the tics, and that’s what we are working on.”

Prof Stephen Jackson, who also worked on the research, added: “If we can understand how alterations in cortical excitability give rise to neural disorders we can potentially reverse them.
“We are looking for potential non-drug, personalised treatments, using TMS that might be effective in modulating imbalances in the brain networks.”

Dr Andrew Gallup, a psychologist at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, who has carried out research into the connection between empathy and yawning, said using TMS was a “novel approach” to the study of contagious yawning.

He added: “We still know relatively little about why we yawn. Various studies have proposed links between contagious yawning and empathy, yet the research supporting this connection is mixed and inconsistent.

“The current findings provide further evidence that yawn contagion may be unrelated to empathic processing.”

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MTN Subscriber Wins N12Million with N100 in MTN-WinWise Salary4life Using the Code 201441*1#

Published

2 years ago

21st November 2024

Usman Oladuntoye

An MTN subscriber, Prince from Rivers State, has won Twelve Million Naira (N12,000,000) with a modest N100 in the MTN-WinWise lottery games promoted by Whispa Konnect in collaboration with telecommunications giant, MTN, after dialing the code *20144*1*1#.
This marks the second time within a year that Whispa Konnect has rewarded its players with a jackpot prize, reaffirming its commitment to changing lives through its innovative lottery platform.

Management of Whispa Konnect, led by the Company Chairman, Igbene Oritsetinmeyin, presented the lucky winner with a Twelve Million Naira cheque at a mini ceremony in Lagos to affirm the credibility of the MTN-WinWise lottery games.
According to Igbene, Whispa Konnect is fulfilling its statutory pledge and commitment to rewarding players with their deserved prizes without compromise. “Today, we are presenting a Twelve Million Naira cheque to our MTN-WinWise jackpot winner, Prince, as part of our commitment to upholding trust and transparency.

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On his part, Prince expressed his gratitude to Whispa Konnect, operators of the MTN-WinWise lottery games, for making the process seamless and rewarding. He said, “I can confidently say my dream of becoming a millionaire has come true all thanks to Whispa Konnect and MTN. I will be screaming to anyone out there who still have doubts about the WinWise games that winning is real.”

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DJ Venum Headlines Infini Experience

Published

3 years ago

16th May 2023

Usman Oladuntoye

On Saturday, April 29th, guests were welcomed to The Base Nightclub in Gbagada, Lagos, for the maiden edition of a one-of-a-kind travel to outer space party.

The event’s goal was to promote outstanding music while also presenting the best of nightlife culture. Special visitors at the Infini Experience included light of the trenches Superwozzy, Viktoh former YBNL signee, international video director Naya Effectz, remarkable creative artist, model, and dancer Hermés Iyele, and a slew of other international personalities.

Supreme DJ Venum grabbed the audience with an energetic set, presenting them to fresh and emerging sounds from some of the musicians in attendance.

The Infini Experience’s second edition is set to take place in Lagos soon. Make sure that you’re a part of it!

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Talented Nigerian singer and act, Chaplet has delivered a new impressive tune dubbed, “Akanchanwa”

Published

3 years ago

14th April 2023

Usman Oladuntoye

Talented Nigerian singer and act, Chaplet has delivered a new impressive tune dubbed, “Akanchanwa”.

CHAPLETT, a rapidly emerging Nigerian musician signed to Remmy Uche Record, will release “Akanchanwa,” his first song of the year, on April 14, 2023.

The name “Akanchanwa” translates from his native Igbo language to “excellent hands that bring new things” in English. In keeping with what we have come to expect from Chaplett, the new track exemplifies his distinct sound by fusing Amapiano elements with pounding impact and melodic riff arrangements. Audiences will get an immersive listening experience thanks to the song Akanchanwa’s strong vocals and skillfully constructed music.

The Morden trap sensation Chaplett, also known as Somtochukwu Eze, put in a ton of effort in the studio to make sure that “Akanchanwa” is flawless in every way. The outcome is a song that is both polished and raw, showcasing exceptional talent and devotion to his craft.

He is eager for his fans to hear the song because of his extraordinary passion and commitment to the music industry.