The act of emotional crying is far from random or useless. Instead, it seems to be woven deeply into our social and emotional ...

Grab tissues — these shows aren't pulling their emotional punches.

She and I both tried to explain that tears are good. Good tears. But we both realized the tears were certainly good in the ...

Crying as an expression of emotion appears to be uniquely human behavior. Other animals may tear up because of irritants in their eyes, but only humans shed tears at times of extreme sadness or joy.

Humans are the only animal to produce emotional tears. Asking questions about this behavior can help us better understand how we live our lives. That question has many answers. To start, there are ...

Good news, bad news, a rough day, a scary movie, a poignant memory, a nostalgic smell—these are all things that can prompt a salty tear to trickle down your cheek. The sensation is quick to sneak up ...

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A dear friend of mine whom I recently lost spent most of his life near the Severn River in Maryland. The Severn is technically a “tidal estuary”—a brackish inlet off the Chesapeake Bay, where salt ...

Amy Winehouse performs during the 46664 concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela's life at Hyde Park on June 27, 2008 in London. Sadness takes on different forms, from regret to depression to loss; ...

Tears are more than just salty water; they're your body's versatile tool. From constant lubrication to flushing irritants and ...

During Thursday's long-awaited The Celebrity Traitor's finale, comedian Alan Carr broke down in tears after revealing he was a Traitor and, in turn, winning the hit BBC show. Over the course of the ...

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