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 ...

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 ...

After Michael Harwell’s wife died of brain cancer two years ago, he learned to embrace the grieving process by relishing 56 years worth of memories from his marriage, and sharing them with friends.

Emotional pain is sometimes tougher to handle than physical pain. You can use painkillers to quickly relieve yourself of pain, but the same trick won’t be useful with emotional pain. People often see ...

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 ...

In an age where society feels increasingly polarized, angry, and teetering on the edge of violence, the profound need for communal crying in public is instructive. Our emotions are pent up beyond ...

Children do it. Adults do it. Even the President of the United States does it. President Barack Obama wiped his weepy eyes as he lovingly addressed his wife Michelle in his emotional farewell address ...

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 ...