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 ...

All humans cry. Some of our tears are meant to keep our eyes moist and healthy. Others clean out the eye from dust, pollens ...

Mental health experts explain why random crying spells signal deeper emotional needs and share essential strategies to address the real causes behind unexpected tears. Those mysterious crying episodes ...

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 ...

Terminator: Why do you cry? John Connor: You mean people? Terminator: Yes. John Connor: I don't know. We just cry. You know. When it hurts. Terminator: Pain causes it? John Connor: Uh-uh, no, it's ...