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 ...

In reality, crying is a perfectly normal and significant response to strong emotions, and it has a range of positive effects on both physical and emotional well-being. Far from being something to ...

It's very important to cry when you are in stress or crisis because crying is one of the ways we restore ourselves to physical and emotional equilibrium. Since we live in a culture that tries to keep ...

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 ...

Dehydration from crying can reduce your metabolic rate by 10-15%, potentially negating the caloric benefits Social crying with supportive people can increase metabolic benefits by up to 30% through ...