Humans cry. A lot. New parents cry the first time they see their child. Children cry when they fall down. People cry when they are going through a divorce and when they chop onions. Sad movies and ...

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 ...

Anything that moves someone emotionally — hearing a baby say her first word, finishing a feel-good TV series that you wished had never ended, or reading a breakup text — can bring on tears. In fact, ...

Crying is a universal human experience, often associated with sadness, disappointment, and grief. While tears seem like a sign of weakness, they are crucial to our emotional and physical well-being.

Have you ever cried because you were so happy you just couldn’t hold back the tears? Many people have encountered situations in their lives that were so overwhelmingly positive that they could not ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...