Hugs with family and friends are expected to be allowed from next week as prime minister Boris Johnson announces further easing of coronavirus restrictions in England. Social distancing rules have ...

Soon after psychologist James Coan suffered a “widowmaker” heart attack at the age of 49, he was lying on a hospital table in cardiogenic shock with a 50-50 chance of survival. “While I was there, ...

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 ...

One day several years ago, I spontaneously hugged a patient of mine, Gretchen. It was during a moment in which her despair and distress were so intense that it seemed cruel on a human level not to ...

Did you know that those hugs from family and friends offer you great health benefits? Powerful, physically and emotionally, hugs may even help you avoid getting sick this winter. Here are some key ...

Our bodies aren’t meant to be solitary entities. We need the warmth of skin to skin; the feeling of arms surrounding us in acceptance and love. My son-in-law gives the best hugs. Nick stands, arms ...

AS WE MARK National Children’s Day on Saturday, November 1, child-protection advocates are urging families to consider the power of something incredibly simple – a hug. Girls and Boys Town South ...