For those lucky enough to have loved ones close by, hugging can have substantial health benefits. Unfortunately, people who have been deprived of physical touch during social isolations and lockdowns ...

Eating healthy, working out, and getting enough sleep are important for managing stress, but so is harnessing the health benefits of hugging another person. Our editors independently select these ...

Hugging is perceived as a warm greeting or as a way of expressing our feelings but it’s more than that. Hugging is a powerful healing therapy that is related to our health. When it comes to hugging, ...

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, ...

It’s the snuggle struggle. Kissing, licking, tickling and biting are cool — but the most telltale sign that a person sees you as either a buddy or a main squeeze is in their hug, per new AI-powered ...

Using a weighted blanket overnight not only improves insomnia but mood as well, in addition to reducing the use of sleep medications, a review of existing studies has found. It’s an effective, ...