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4 New Scientific Findings About Hugging | Psychology Today
Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D., The Asymmetric Brain, and Posted February 20, 2022 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Key points Research shows that getting hugged by others, but also hugging yourself, may reduce stress hormones. Longer hugs are perceived as more pleasant than shorter hugs. Older people who at least occasionally get hugs tend to feel better…