# Why do we cry?

An episode of [What's That Rash?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1501500390), 11 Aug 2026, 20 min.

Audio: https://mediacore-live-production.akamaized.net/audio/02/nd/Z/3v.mp3

Do you feel better after a good cry, or do you feel worse than ever? There can be a lot to cry about, good or bad: a break-up, a milestone, a tragedy, a sappy movie. Norman and Tegan discuss why we evolved to cry, and the purpose it serves as we get older. References: • The Riddle of Human Emotional Crying: A Challenge for Emotion Researchers • The neurobiology of human crying • Emotional expression in human and non-human great apes • Ultra-processed food intake, cognitive function, and dementia risk: A cross-sectional study of middle-aged and older Australian adults If you enjoyed this episode, check these out! • Butter vs margarine: what's better for you? • How much protein do you REALLY need? • Why is yawning contagious?

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