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Hugging not only feels good, it's good for you. Used as a means of social interaction or as a way to express affection hugging has a number of health benefits. Current scientific research indicates that touching lowers cortisol, the stress hormone, and increases dopamine and seratonin. Hugging has also been shown to lower blood pressure and increase oxytocin, a neurotransmitter that is believe to be important for social recognition, pair bonding, trust, and love.
A number of studies at a variety of locations from Cincinnati Children's Hospital to Stanford University to the Cleveland Clinic and others appear to show that touching is helpful for helping patients heal faster, improving pain relief, lowering glucose levels in children with diabetes, and promoting faster growth in premature babies among other benefits.
According to Karen Grewen, a psychologist from University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill starting your day with a hug “could carry over and protect you through out the day.” Start your day right, hug a friend or loved one today.
Here's a cute vidoe about the Free Hugs Campaign
For more information:
Hugs for Health Foundation
Touch Research Institute
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