Medically reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS As far as scientists know, humans are the only species that engages in ...

“We learn early on that crying has this really powerful effect on other people,” Rottenberg says. “It can neutralize anger very powerfully,” which is part of the reason he thinks tears are ...

Certain personality types, particularly Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), are more prone to frequent crying. HSPs process emotions deeply, leading to greater empathy, creativity, and awareness of ...

Or, it could go in the opposite direction. While the trend of crying online can have positive effects in terms of acceptance, it can also lead to desensitization. As emotional expressions become ...

Experts believe crying can have a soothing effect for some people as it activates your parasympathetic nervous system - responsible for promoting relaxation, digestion, and recovery. Shedding ...

The Nature of Things documentary Laughing and Crying gives us an inside look at the science behind two of our earliest and most universal ways of communicating. “There’s something really ...