All you women need to be hugged at least once a day: Here’s why

Science says that a hug a day can keep the doctor away. © Shutterstock When is the last time that you gave a tight hug to your woman? In the hustle-bustle of our fast -paced life, we miss out on many of the most crucial aspects of life, let alone the finer ones like touch, connections, bonding, et al. Moreover, we humans are not culturally comfortable with the practice of touch. That is why, humans are touch-deprived, globally. But the power of touch is something that we better not deny or ignore. Science says that a hug a day can keep the doctor away. Yes, you heard us right here. Apart from uplifting your mood, and strengthening your bond with your loved ones, a hug comes with a wide range of physiological and psychological benefits. According to research, a hormone named oxytocin is released when we hug. It is primarily a female bonding hormone. However, men also have oxytocin flowing in their body. This hormone influences the emotional centre of the brain and enhances positive emotions like contentment, reduces anxiety, and alleviates stress. It also has a calming effect on your nervous system. While you hug, your brain produces chemicals like dopamine and serotonin production. While dopamine regulates the actions of your brain’s reward system, serotonin can uplift your mood. Lack of serotonin can be one of the potential reasons behind depression. The feeling of connectedness and social support that a hug induces takes care of a lot of problems that we face in our daily life, including a lot of health issues as well. For example, according to some research, a tight hug can actually help you fight cough and cold too! Surprising, isn’t it? There are also other studies that say, a hug can boost your brainpower! […]

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