Just as laughing openly is good for health, in the same way crying openly is also beneficial for health. But a belief has been made about crying all over the world that crying is a sign of weakness and only the weak of heart shed tears. Maybe that's why men avoid shedding tears and crying even when they are in pain. Women cry mostly, so they are considered more emotional and weak. But science has something else to say on this emotional issue. They say that sometimes crying is good for our health. Yes, crying like laughing also has its advantages. Crying can be a sign of being emotional but not of being weak. Let us know how crying can benefit our health.

What does the research say?

Harvard University did research on American women and men in 2021 in which women cry 3.5 times every month while American men cry about 1.9 times every month. The researcher believed that people not only shed their tears in sadness but also shed tears to express their feelings when they are more happy.

Every tear is different

Experts have divided tears into three different categories – reflex tears, continuous tears, and emotional tears. Reflex tears and continuous tears help to remove dust and dirt from the eyes and protect them from infection. Tears contain about 98% water.

Benefits of crying

Helpful in reducing stress

While crying, the level of a hormone called cortisol in our body decreases, which reduces our stress. As a result of this, we get relaxed and the mental tension is reduced.

Emotional Relief

While crying, our emotions are expressed and provide us with a means to soothe and heal ourselves.

Beneficial for heart health

Crying increases blood circulation in our veins and keeps our hearts healthy. Along with this, crying stabilizes our heartbeat and lowers our blood pressure.

Aids in good sleep

Due to mental restlessness, some people do not sleep at night. In such a situation, crying gives good sleep at night because crying calms the mind.

Better for the eyes

Crying is beneficial not only for the brain but also for the health of the eyes. Due to the release of tears while crying, many bacteria sitting inside the eyes flow out, which can protect the eyes from many diseases.

Disclaimer: Before following the methods, methods, and suggestions mentioned in this article, do take the advice of a doctor or a related expert.

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