National Hugging Day is observed every year on Jan 21 to promote hugging, connection. Started in 1986 by Rev. Kevin Zaborney, the day encourages people to show care with simple hugs. Research suggests ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide, but did you know hugging can help fight heart disease? Registered Nurse, Valery Davis, BSN, joined Gayle Guyardo, ...

Researchers from Germany found that friends hug for less than three seconds, while romantic partners embrace for over seven seconds, according to artificial intelligence data in their September 2025 ...

Getting hugged by a friend can help with negative feelings, but what about self-hugging? Anxiety is a common problem that many people experience in their lives. One strategy that can help reduce ...

When your partner is upset, have you ever made things worse with your attempts to "fix" the problem? These three H’s of ...

Americans go for it, but beware of the "wandering hand-hugger." May 12, 2014— -- Americans are known worldwide for their enthusiastic hugs, and now the Chinese are emulating the physical warmth ...