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6 reasons you should cry more

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And now studies have revealed that those of us who have a little weep when we feel stressed or upset tend to be healthier than those who bottle it up and keep a stiff upper lip.

A recent study from the University of Minnesota, US, found that crying improves the mood of 88.8% of people and it can also help with healing, boosting immunity and reducing levels of anger and stress.

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