Crying: In humans, it is the production of tears usually accompanied by facial muscle contractions and vocal sounds. But what happens in the body during this ordinary occurrence, and what social ...

Crying also helps release bottled-up emotions. Crying activates the parasympathetic nervous system to reduce stress hormones like cortisol Tears help release built-up tension in the chest, throat, and ...

The phrase “a good cry” dates back to at least the mid-1800s while the phrase “cry it out” dates as far back as the mid-1600s. Both phrases suggest in our lay language that crying can relieve some ...

Crying is a natural response to a wide variety of emotions, ranging from extreme sadness to extreme happiness. Since the ancient era, crying has been regarded as a natural phenomenon that helps ...

We've heard that crying is good for the body, but did you know it can also be bad? A study by Jonathan Rottenberg published in the Journal of Research found that one-tenth of 3000 participants felt ...

Crying when sad? Pretty common. You’ve probably done that a time or two yourself. Maybe you’ve also cried in fury or frustration at some point — or witnessed someone else’s angry cry. But there’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you find yourself crying when someone else starts crying, you may have a few distinct personality traits that suggest ...