A new study suggests daily hugs may support mental health, highlighting how everyday physical connection relates to emotional ...

Few things offer more physical comfort than hugs. It's why people missed them so much. The pandemic deprived people of hugging at a time they needed it most. The country is reopening, and vaccinated ...

From handshakes to hugs, etiquette experts unpack how to avoid awkward missteps in a consent-conscious, multicultural world.

At the times in my life that I had been upset or angry, a good hug was usually a very quick remedy for what was ailing me. After receiving a warm and genuine embrace from a loved one or friend, the ...

In the 1998 movie The Wedding Singer, one of the characters Sammy explained, “What I’m saying is all I really want is someone to hold me and tell me that everything is going to be all right.” Well, ...

Do you adore your sweetheart, but words fall short when expressing your feelings? What better way to show love and care for your sweetheart than with a tender hug? But did you know that knowing your ...

Social relationships are a central aspect of human life. Despite that, it is often difficult to establish new friendships as an adult. One way people can signal to someone they have newly met that ...