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Hugging can be great for emotional health

Hugging can be great for emotional health

05 Jul 2025 by Ted Escobedo   1 min read

Hugging for just 10 seconds can boost feel-good hormones like oxytocin. Often called the “love hormone,” it fights stress chemicals and helps lower blood pressure. Looking for a good reason to hug someone? There are many:
• Hugs calm anxiety
A good hug can help you feel calmer and less anxious, says Psychology Today. Are you stressed about work deadlines? Money woes? Family drama? Don’t carry that stress around. Hug it out.
• Hugs soothe fears.
A study on fear and self-esteem shows hugging and touching greatly lower fears of death. The study notes that even if it’s just a stuffed teddy bear, hugging helps soothe a person’s fears.
• Well-hugged babies lead to well-adjusted adults.
Can’t stop hugging your baby? Don’t worry. Research shows that babies who receive a lot of physical affection have a better chance of thriving. Hugs also help them develop better coping mechanisms as they grow up.

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