LISTEN: Here are the benefits of crying
Updated | By The Workzone with Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp
Crying is a natural emotional response to a variety of stimuli, including pain, sadness, joy, and relief. Here are the benefits of crying...

According to a recent article, there are several benefits to crying.
Here are the top benefits of crying:
- The release of tension and toxins from your body
- Improvement of vision and relief of eye strain
- Reduce pain (Crying produce of endorphins, which are natural painkillers produced by the body. Endorphins are chemicals that are released by the brain in response to stress or pain and are known to produce feelings of euphoria and well-being.)
- Improve mood (Crying can relieve stress)
Listen to the full conversation below with Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp:
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