Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lose yourself in a warm embrace and, just for a moment, all your worries seem miles away. Hugs — a universal gesture of caring, ...

A new study suggests daily hugs may support mental health, highlighting how everyday physical connection relates to emotional ...

Getting hugged by a friend can help with negative feelings, but what about self-hugging? Anxiety is a common problem that many people experience in their lives. One strategy that can help reduce ...

Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm the nervous system, supporting caregivers and the children in their care. As a veteran pre-K teacher ...

Maybe Freddie Freeman is on to something. The Braves first baseman is a well-known hugger, and a new study concludes those hugs could have health benefits. In a recent paper published in PLOS One, ...

What are the benefits of touch and hugs? The need for human touch is one of our most vital and basic, primal needs. Touch is felt by the fetus at 14 weeks and is the first sense that starts working in ...

A ten-second hug can lower your risk of heart disease, fight infections, reduce stress, combat fatigue, and ease depression.