Touch can convey emotions like anger, fear, love and gratitude

Lowers blood pressure and heart rate: Hugs can promote cardiovascular health by reducing stress and tension.  

Strengthens immune system: The emotional support provided by hugs can contribute to a healthier immune response.  

Reduces pain: Hugs can trigger the release of endorphins, which have pain-relieving properties.  

Improves sleep: By reducing cortisol levels
(the stress hormone), hugs can contribute to better sleep quality.

Our skin is basically a giant, two-metre-wide (at least!) sensory playground? 

It's so sensitive, it can feel a feather tickle, but also so chill, it's like "clothes? What clothes?"  We're so used to them, our skin's all "Nah, I got this," and promptly forgets they even exist! 

It's like a superpower, but for being comfy.

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Reduces stress and anxiety: Hugs can provide a sense of comfort and security, helping to alleviate feelings of stress and anxiety.  

Boosts mood: Hugs stimulate the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with happiness and well-being.  

Increases feelings of connection and belonging: Hugs can foster a sense of closeness and strengthen relationships.  

Enhances self-esteem: Physical touch, like hugging, can contribute to a positive self-image and boost self-confidence.

A mere 10- second hug can help fight
infections, ease depression, and reduce fatigue.

Extended that 20-second hug and the benefits extend to reducing the harmful effects of stress, relieving blood pressure and promoting a health heart.