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Nov 21, 2008 -
Exercise can do more than just benefit the body; it can also offer an emotional release as well as provide much-needed self time. A contestant on The Biggest Loser cries every time she sprints on the treadmill. I have had Pilates clients ball their eyes out as they rediscover their long lost deep abs post C-Section, or out of frustration over their pain.
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Oct 04, 2007 -
If you've ever been exercising and just wanted to break down in tears, you are not alone. This is because sometimes exercise may release a surprising slew of pent-up emotions.
Karol Ward, a therapist in private practice in New York City, weighs in on getting emotional while working out:
The body holds on to feelings, even if it seems the mind has dealt with them.
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Jun 18, 2007 -
Crying is an emotional release and if you feel the need to cry you should let it out. Here are a few facts about the act of crying. I thought they were interesting, so of course I wanted to share.
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May 16, 2007 -
I feel better after a good cry, do you? It is said that humans are the only animals that shed emotional tears. Crocodile tears just don’t really count now, do they?
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Nov 01, 2009 -
Although she has won the race three times, favorite Paula Radcliffe placed fourth in the New York Marathon. The first woman to cross the finish line was Derartu Tulu — the first Ethiopian woman to claim first place in the NYC Marathon in its 40-year history.
Tulu ran the course in two hours, 28 minutes, 52 seconds and was there to comfort Radcliffe as the world record holder limped across the finish line, holding her knee and crying in agony.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Crying in infancy is described as a loud, high-pitched sound made by infants in response to certain situations.
Infants have a cry reflex that is a normal response to some stimuli, such as pain or hunger. Older children and adults cry for emotional reasons such as pain, fear, sadness, or frustration.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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- Call your health care provider if
- What to expect at your health care provider's office
Illustrations
Crying, excessive (0-6 months)
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Alternative Names
Excessive crying (infants 0-6 months)
Considerations
Infants normally cry a total of 1 - 3 hours a day. It is perfectly normal for an infant to cry in an attempt to communicate hunger, thirst, discomfort, tiredness, or loneliness. It is also normal for a baby to have a fussy period in the evening.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
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- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Almost all babies go through a fussy period. When crying lasts for longer than about three hours a day and is not caused by a medical problem (such as a hernia or infection), it is called colic. This phenomenon occurs in almost all babies.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Information
Crying is an emotional response to a distressing experience or situation. Children cry for many reasons, and the degree of their distress depends on their developmental levels and previous experiences. Children cry in response to pain, fear, sadness, frustration, confusion, anger, and inability to express their feelings.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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- Complications
- Calling your health care provider
- Prevention
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Cri du chat syndrome is a group of symptoms that result from missing a piece of chromosome number 5. The syndrome’s name is based on the infant’s cry, which is high-pitched and sounds like a cat.
Alternative Names
Chromosome 5p deletion syndrome; 5p minus syndrome; Cat cry syndrome
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Cri du chat syndrome is rare.
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