While crying is a perfectly natural thing to do, it doesn't always happen at the most opportune times. Surprisingly, our bodies don't just automatically produce tears. Our limbic system, which is the ...

Our eyes are incredible organs that let us see the world around us. We often hear about common eye problems like blurry vision or needing glasses. But there are other eye conditions that are much ...

Tears aren’t just for crying. They help moisturize the eye to help you see. But sometimes the eyes don’t produce the right amount or right quality of tears. If your eyes always feel dry, irritated and ...

Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Key Takeaways Allergies, infections, or a blocked tear duct can cause watery eyes.

We've heard that crying is good for the body, but did you know it can also be bad? A study by Jonathan Rottenberg published in the Journal of Research found that one-tenth of 3000 participants felt ...

If you’ve ever tasted your tears, you may have noticed how salty they are. Tears are salty because they are made from water from our body that contains electrolytes (salt ions). Tears and all of our ...

Under-eye swelling is a common cosmetic concern. Puffiness after a late night, salty meal, or crying usually clears up within a day. Discharge, pain, and other severe symptoms warrant an appointment ...

Whenever I need a good cry, I put on Captain America: The First Avenger — or, at least, the final 15 minutes of it. In those 15 minutes, our titular hero, otherwise known as Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) ...

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’m not sure if it’s anxiety or sheer loneliness, but I’ve never cried so much in my life. Share on Pinterest Before we hit the “pause” button on the world, I hadn’t used many eye care products. I ...