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

Don't judge too quickly — this one's complicated. We all know people who just can't seem to cry. They are usually men, although women aren’t immune to this issue entirely. We all also know that ...

From childhood, many men receive implicit or direct messages that associate sadness with weakness or a lack of manliness. This social pressure forces them to build an unbreakable armor of strength, ...

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 ...

I’ve noticed recently that the first time a person cries in my presence, tears are followed by a profuse apology--the sort of apology you’d expect from a major faux pas, like stepping on someone’s toe ...

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts I understand that tears ...

Ever wondered if your pup actually gets your post-breakup blues? We’re diving into the science of canine empathy to see if dogs can really sense sadness (spoiler: they totally do) ...