Science of Hugs

Did you know, that the average length of a hug between two people is 3 seconds. But researchers have discovered something fantastic! They say that… when a hug lasts 20 seconds, there is a therapeutic effect on the body and mind.

The reason is that a sincere hug, produces a hormone called "oxytocin", also known as the love hormone. This substance has many benefits in our physical and mental health, helps us, among other things, to relax, to feel safe, and to calm our fears and anxiety.

And this wonderful calming, is offered free of charge, every time we have a person in our arms, or holding a dear child, every time we cherish a dog or a cat, or when we're dancing with our partner… the closer we get to someone, or just hold the shoulders of a friend.

Amazing, right? Sending you loooong, hearty hugs.

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