GREENSBORO, N.C. — Wherever you go, you see people hugging. They're giving all kinds of hugs like hello hugs, good to see you hugs, goodbye hugs, ‘I love you’ hugs, and encouragement hugs. Did you ...

Hugs are powerful expressions of emotion that communicate comfort, trust and intimacy without words. From friendly side hugs to deep, lingering embraces, the way people hug often reflects their ...

Hug Day 2025: The Valentine’s Week is here and it is officially the season of love. The month of February basks in the warmth of romance, love and affection. From February 7 to February 14, the week ...

Most (not all!) people love hugs, but have you ever wondered how to have a perfect hug with another person who also wants to hug you? Here are some recent scientific findings on which factors ...

Jan. 21 marks an event worth embracing, National Hugging Day! The holiday began in the U.S. in 1986, first organized by Rev. Kevin Zaborney, and it has since spread to other parts of the globe, ...

For those lucky enough to have loved ones close by, hugging can have substantial health benefits. Unfortunately, people who have been deprived of physical touch during social isolations and lockdowns ...