Why do sad songs feel so good? Research reveals how melancholy music can mend moods, spark meaning, and remind us we’re gloriously, tenderly alive.

One study discovered that feelings of sadness highly benefited creativity. The authors wrote, "Participants who listened to sad music produced more creative and emotional drawings than participants ...

Sabrina Talbert, a WH editorial assistant, says others associate her with her love of melancholy music. Joke’s on them, though, because her preference is a serious wellness booster. If you were to ask ...

What rock and metal bands are most likely to make fans feel sad or angry? A newly published study has the answers! Preply poured through Reddit communities, taking into account over 200,000 "popular ...

Tune into these sad Christmas songs from some of your favorite artists, from Taylor Swift and Coldplay to Elvis Presley and more While the holidays can be a holly jolly time, they can also bring up ...

Daniel talks about some of the ways we feel sad sometimes. Daniel tells his mother about how he felt left out when O and Henrietta were playing together. The strategy song shows some of the different ...

Most people hate feeling sad. We feel sad when we have lost or failed, and we perceive that there is nothing we can do to turn the situation around. No one likes to feel that way, and so we often try ...