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 ...

A recent study published in Collabra: Psychology has found that the emotional benefits of crying depend heavily on the reasons behind the tears. While people often assume that a good cry provides ...

A new study found that how people feel after crying depends strongly on what triggered it. Led by Karl Landsteiner University, the research tracked crying episodes in everyday life. Krems, Austria, 25 ...

But new research suggests that a good cry isn’t the universal mood-booster we once thought it was. An Austrian team took a closer look at what makes people cry, individual differences in crying and ...

“It is some relief to weep; grief is satisfied and carried off by tears,” said the Roman poet Ovid. Many women love a good cry. You hear this less often from men, though they'll confess to crying at ...

This post is in response to The Health Benefits of Tears By Judith Orloff M.D. Judith Orloff recently wrote that, "Tears are your body’s release valve for stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and ...