People who are not prone to the love language of physical touch may not be excited about the idea of "hugs" but in our home we love to hug and we hug frequently! We hug in the morning, throughout the day, when we're upset, after a child is disciplined, we give just because hugs, before bed hugs...
Humans need social contact such as friendly hugs, "attaboy" pats on the back and handholding. Hugs, in particular, vastly contribute to your health and happiness. In fact, hugs are proven so important that "National Hugging Day" is observed annually on January 21, making it an opportune time to start hugging more for your health and happiness.
Hugs are Heart Healthy
A study led by Dr. Charmaine Griffiths, British Heart Foundation shows that hugs and handholding provides beneficial heart health and reduces stress. When a group of couples were told to discuss an "angry event", the group that held hands and hugged before the confrontation evidenced lower heart rate and blood pressure.
Hug More for your Health and Happiness
Research supports that people who hug more are happier. When a couple hugs for six seconds or more, mood-boosting/bonding chemicals called oxytocin and serotonin are released at an optimum level.
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The actual number of hugs humans need varies, according to which statistics one pursues. Some say "several times a day"; others suggest "five hugs daily". In an article in "The Telegraph", four hugs a day are apparently "the secret to a happy marriage".
My consensus: hug more for your health and happiness!
Hug your Babies
Babies who are hugged more even evidence better physical development and more brain power. "Children who get sustained form of touching, such as a long hug everyday are smarter." Quote from Jay Gordon, M.D., co-author of "Brighter Baby".
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