Crying is often misunderstood as a sign of weakness or vulnerability, particularly in cultures where emotional restraint is highly valued. In reality, crying is a perfectly normal and significant ...

Crying isn’t just a sign of sadness; it’s a natural way our bodies and minds cope with emotions. Unlike other animals, humans shed tears in response to feelings, and research shows this emotional ...

Photo credit: Shutterstock.com / AJR_photo. That box of tissues isn’t just for mopping up your emotions—those tears you’ve been holding back at work, in traffic, or during that commercial with the ...

We’ve all been there – crying our eyes out during a sad movie or after a tough day, wondering if all those tears are at least burning a few calories. Well, it turns out they actually do! I’ve ...

Surprisingly, little research has been done on the health effects of crying. In popular media, crying is promoted as healthful and cathartic. But is it? The results are mixed. In a literature review ...

This post was updated Sept. 24 at 7:55 p.m. I am convinced that I am allergic to crying. The minute the tears start falling and the salty water touches my skin, my face explodes. It swells and expands ...

In reality, crying is a perfectly normal and significant response to strong emotions, and it has a range of positive effects ...