Hugs: The Emotional Heimlich

Hugs are a great thing! A hug can cure a bad day, and cheer you up. Whenever I'm feeling down, I love to get a nice hug, and I feel better. Hugs are a way of communicating comfort, and indeed they spread some love in a friendly way. Kisses are a special, personal thing, but hugs can be shared by anyone, anywhere!

So you know what? Take a breath, open your arms, and hug someone! Squeeze 'em tight and let all those emotions out! And you know, hugs aren't just good for comforting someone...hugs can be healthy too!

Hugging is more than just a way to ease some of the stress of life away...it has been scientifically proven that hugs are good for your health. Hugging lowers your blood pressure, and it can actually decrease the risk of heart disease.

As to not focus this page on all the scientific facts, here's a few quick facts on how hugging can help you improve your health!

When you hug...
-Your blood pressure is lowered!
-You decrease the risk of heart disease
-In women, the stress horomone cortisol was lowered.
-In couples, it increases a "bonding" hormone oxytocin.
-Touch helps to slow your heartbeat

So, it's not only for soothing your stress, but they're good for your health! Give someone a hug today and you'll be helping them out with their health!