T hanks to the Public Displays of Emotion Act of 1831, it is illegal to cry in public in Great Britain. And while, of course, ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A Richmond author is helping children and adults through a children’s book focused on understanding hidden emotions. “I believe it takes a village. It takes a village to ...

Ever been told to “have a good cry”? It seems like an oxymoron, but there’s truth behind the idea that crying can make you feel better. As well as providing a release for stress and ...

It is not unusual to cry, and both sexes cry more than people may assume. In the United States, women cry an average of 3.5 times per month and men cry an average of 1.9 times a month.

Some researchers have posited that there’s literal truth to the Jewish proverb “What soap is for the body, tears are for the soul.” In his book Crying: The Mystery of Tears, the biochemist ...

Crying stimulates the release of endorphins, or feel-good chemicals, as well as a decrease in stress hormones like cortisol, which have been linked to acne and other skin problems.

New research shows dogs cry tears of joy when reunited with their human parents. Crying often is hormonal and good for the soul, when it isn’t all about cutting onions and sniffling into your ...

Good for the soul: Volunteering can not only help others but help with a volunteer’s mental health Danielle Hagen, a volunteer at Hope Blooms, makes a flower arrangement on Wednesday, Nov. 20 ...

Is crying good for your mental health? Crying healthily engages the body. Letting down one's guard and defenses and crying can help one mentally and relieve stress. 5.