Hugs, kisses, and other forms of positive social touch between consenting individuals are powerful ways to communicate positive emotions such as love and happiness or social support. Surprisingly, ...

In other words, “Warm touch reminds us that we are connected, valued, and part of a social world,” says Dr Crucianelli.

Researchers are uncovering how temperature influences the way we perceive our own bodies, offering new insight into the “skin-to-brain” signals that shape bodily awareness. This growing understanding ...

The majority of people lead with their right arm when going in for a hug. When there is a positive or negative emotion ...

No hug for eight months, isolation-driven depression, & no chance to grieve: Inside the pandemic's disproportionate impacts Samantha Wohlfeil Mar 24, 2021 ...

Even as children grow independent, they still deeply need hugs for security, emotional bonding, and stress management. This simple act releases feel-good hormones, fostering resilience and ...