Cortisol is a hormone that the body releases in response to stress. Bear hugs can help lower cortisol levels by promoting relaxation and calmness. The physical touch involved in a bear hug helps ...

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Could a hug a day keep the doctor away? Yes! In addition to helping you feel close and connected to people, hugs can bring a host of health benefits to your body and mind. Boost your immune system ...

In the 1998 movie The Wedding Singer, one of the characters Sammy explained, “What I’m saying is all I really want is someone to hold me and tell me that everything is going to be all right.” Well, ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — CBS Mornings recently highlighted a heartwarming story of an 82-year-old widower, Dan Peterson, swept away by the hug of a four-year-old little girl, Nora, in a grocery store. That ...

At a time in history when we could all use a good hug, researchers have just advanced the science of the ideal snuggle. Hugging is known to have myriad emotional and health benefits, but will any old ...