Lose yourself in a warm embrace and, just for a moment, all your worries seem miles away. Hugs — a universal gesture of caring, warmth and connection — offer an immense capacity to heal, uplift and ...

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 ...

Of the many things we miss from our pre-pandemic lives, hugging may top the list. We asked scientists who study airborne viruses to teach us the safest way to hug. By Tara Parker-Pope A Canadian woman ...

Most (not all!) people love hugs, but have you ever wondered how to have a perfect hug with another person who also wants to hug you? Here are some recent scientific findings on which factors ...

Hugs can provide a lot of comfort. They can help you feel closer to someone you care about, whether that’s a partner, friend, or child. They can also increase feelings of happiness and fulfillment by ...

As the world continues to embrace the digital age, it's easy to forget the simple yet profound gestures that carry immense emotional weight. One such gesture is the hug — a timeless expression of love ...

Something surprising happened recently to Mia Schachter, a consent educator, podcaster and intimacy coordinator who founded the school Consent Wizardry. “I met a completely new person, and I put out ...

Technology and emotion now play an even closer role in how stories are presented. Today, staying in touch and sharing feelings is possible without having to visit someone in person. As AI develops ...