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21st of January - International Hugging Day!
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I love a good hug. Happy Hug day everyone. x
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Hi itgetsbetter I agree with you, there is nothing like a hug and I just got one from my lovely hobby Ita
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I loath hugging, particularly pointless hugging. It seems now that everyone you meet, even strangers hug. No, definitely not for me, unless it's my big furry dog, he's very huggable!
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For the occasion of the International Hugging Day, we'd like to share with you an article on proven health benefits of hugging.
Hugging can convey a message that words often can’t. It can create a special bond between two people, even for a few seconds. It can allow someone to share in another person’s joy, and experience a moment that’s important to them. When two people are engaged in a hug, it sets off a series of health benefits for each person. If you aren’t a hugger, the positive effects of a hug discussed here might just change your mind.
1. Hugging Forms a Bond
Hugging can lead to a release of oxytocin from the brain, causing huggers to bond. The release of this hormone is associated with feelings of contentment and relaxation.
2. Hugging Relaxes the Body
A hug might start out firm at first, but after a few seconds most huggers allow their bodies to slightly fall into each other. This can allow the muscles to relax, having a therapeutic effect.
3. Hugging Can Relieve Pain
Hugging can cause the release of endorphins, which relieve pain by blocking pain pathways in the brain. It can also soothe aching by increasing circulation to soft tissues. If you’re feeling under the weather, hug someone!
4. Hugging Increases Understanding
A passionate hug can cause an exchange of feelings between two people, and produce feelings of understanding and empathy, thanks to the release of the hormone oxytocin, often referred to as the love hormone.
5. Hugging Relieves Depression
Hugging can increase the production of dopamine levels in your brain, boosting your mood. Low dopamine are related to depression, self-doubt and lack of enthusiasm. The release of oxytocin may also play a part in helping to relieve depression.
6. Hugging Elevates Your Mood
By increasing both dopamine and serotonin levels, hugging can be an instant mood-booster. If you’re down in the dumps, find someone you care about and go in for a hug!
7. Hugging Alleviates Stress
Hugging can help to reduce levels of the stress hormone known as cortisol. Lower levels of cortisol allows the mind to calm and the body to relax. A study found that receiving hugs showed a positive effect on stress levels.
8. Hugging Boosts the Immune System
A study found that people who received social support and frequent hugs had less symptoms of an illness — or even none at all — compared to those who received less or no hugs.
9. Hugging Reduces Worry
A study published in the Psychological Science journal revealed that hugs and touch reduced worry. Researchers discovered that even hugging an inanimate object such as a teddy bear was enough to sooth a person’s worry and fears.
10. Hugging Improves Heart Health
A University of North Carolina study found that participants who did not have physical contact with their partners developed a quickened heart rate by ten beats per minute, compared to five beats per minute in those who were able to hug their partners during the experiment. A slower and stable heart rate will help to decrease blood pressure and lower the chance of heart problems.
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Are you a hugging person? Do you feel that when you hug someone it makes you feel better and less stressed or worried?