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Thursday, November 01, 2018

Hug It Out: Study Shows Hugs Really Do Make Us Happier, Especially On Hard Days

In a spat with a loved one and can’t reach a resolution? Hug it out. A new study finds that hugs shield us from the harmful effects of a soured mood that come from arguments and conflicts with others.

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University say people who consider themselves huggers actually have better overall health and stronger relationships. Previous research has shown the benefits of hugs and the role of touch, but studies have typically focused on romantic relationships. This latest work sought to examine the power of hugging among various social circles.

The researchers found that people who received a hug on the same day of experiencing a conflict with another person showed a smaller decrease in positive emotions and a smaller increase in negative emotions compared with individuals who were not hugged. In other words, being hugged at some point in the day may have shielded one’s good mood from diminishing completely, and similarly, prevented them from feeling more upset about a conflict. In fact, hugs were shown to help reduce bad moods in participants through the following day, as well.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hugs it out is ridiculous. Why should we. The dumb but younger generation is sneezing and couching in their shirt and coat sleeves. I don't do hugs anymore.

Anonymous said...

I heard the fat failed presidential candidate wants a hug, but would rather have us give her the presidency.She is like the caravan, doesn't want to go through the process. Just hand it to her. Lol
Hard to tell what you would catch with that hug, coccidiosis?