Crying is a valuable part of human communication and emotional expression, and studies show it can be healthy.

Tears, a natural human response, serve vital physical and emotional functions beyond just sadness. Scientists explain that ...

We’re the only species that sheds emotional tears, but much about them remains an enigma. Credit... Supported by By Dana G. Smith Illustrations by Dominic Kesterton The last thing that made Dana Smith ...

Crying releases oxytocin and endorphins, which may help relieve both physical and emotional pain, enhance mood, and promote relaxation. Emotional tears contain stress hormones, and shedding them may ...