Hugs.
They can be defined as squeezing someone tightly in your arms typically to express affection.
Question: Are you getting enough hugs every day?
An author once said that we need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. And we need 12 hugs a day for growth.
Turns out a hug does a lot more than make you feel loved. Scientists say that hugging can help lower cortisol, which is the body’s main stress hormone. It can even calm your heart rate and reduce blood pressure, too.
Some research also suggests people who get hugged more handle stress better. And hugs release oxytocin, which is often called the “love hormone.” This helps you feel safe and supported.
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Never underestimate the power of a hug. (Just make sure they’re consensual.)
