We’ve all been there – crying our eyes out during a sad movie or after a tough day, wondering if all those tears are at least burning a few calories. Well, it turns out they actually do! I’ve ...

The phrase “a good cry” dates back to at least the mid-1800s while the phrase “cry it out” dates as far back as the mid-1600s. Both phrases suggest in our lay language that crying can relieve some ...

The type of crying you do dramatically affects your caloric burn. Sobbing engages your diaphragm, core muscles, and creates full-body tension patterns that require significantly more energy than quiet ...