Sometimes it's the first sign of affection shared by preschoolers. Sometimes it's the hors d'oeuvre to a romantic meal. Sometimes it's the dessert at the end of a loved-filled feast. Sometimes it's ...

There are a number of behaviors that demonstrate the connection between our emotional and physical health, and advance our well-being. One such practice that stimulates a litany of positive benefits ...

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 ...

My friend gives the best hugs. She asks if you'd like a hug and if you say, "sure," she wraps her arms around you. One of her friends told her she has the ministry of hugs (meaning she blesses others ...

While it may not have been marked on your calendar, Jan. 21 is National Hug Day, so while we observe the holiday by engaging in embraces, it's the perfect time to reflect on the hugs we've given, ...

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 ...

Virginia Satir, a world-renowned family therapist, is famous for saying “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” How many hugs are ...