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A study confirms that crying is good for your health

 A study confirms that crying is good for your health

Some believe that crying is evidence of weakness, but that is not really the case, and this study even revealed that it may be good for your health.

The results of a new study published in the scientific journal (Emotion) revealed that crying can have a positive effect on your health.

A study confirms that crying is good for your health


The researchers, based on the study, explained that during the experiment, a dog of the participants watched sad videos and then put their hands in ice water, and the researchers noted that those who cried while watching these clips, their body dealt with ice water better compared to others.

The researchers noted that the group that cried, had a greater respiratory rate and endurance during the experiment compared to the others.

The researchers reported that crying acts as a mechanism that helps the body in the process of adaptation and healing, and this may be due to the psychological changes that occur during crying.

Where it is believed that crying helps rid the body of toxins, as well as reduces stress and difficult psychological matters.

During the experiment, the researchers confirmed that women are more likely to cry than men, and after examining the cortisol levels of the participants, they found that those who cried had a more normal breathing rate and heartbeat compared to others.

In conclusion, the researchers report that the effect may differ from person to person, but in general, crying may be good for both mental and physical health.

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