Acts can speak louder than words and wrapping your arms around another is one of life's great pleasures.
As a result, this touching expression of love and support is allotted the recognition it deserves on National Hugging Day, celebrated on Friday, January 21 this year.
Also known as Global Hug Day, the event was first widely celebrated in 1986 after it was published in Chase's calendar of annual events and is now recognized worldwide.
A statement on the event's official site described National Hugging Day as "the culmination of 36 years of educating and fostering the citizens of our global community, through the power of embracing direct consent and love and affection." Belongs to kindness."
Newsweek has contacted its listed creator and founder, Kevin Zaborni, for comment.
Care should always be taken with people who are potentially uncomfortable with displays of public affection. In such a situation, it is advisable to ask before hugging and shaking hands, especially while following social distancing.
However, many research suggests that positive touch, such as a hug, can improve physical, emotional and spiritual health.
A hugging study involving nearly 100 close couples looked at the sample given a stressful task of public speaking. Before the task, half the group benefited from a meaningful hug from their partner, while the other half rested quietly alone.
Both sexes in the hugging group displayed lower stress levels, indicating that a supportive partner hugging them actually reduced stress.
But single people shouldn't be discouraged, as further research found that even embracing an inanimate cushion during a stressful encounter can reduce stress levels.
One study sample examined participants talking to a stranger on the phone using cushions to explore the effects of hugs. One group was made to hold their conversations while embracing a human-sized cushion that doubled as a phone, which was found to reduce stress levels.
The researchers concluded that this may be related to the hugging posture, with the way the arms open to create space in reducing cortisol levels.
Another study found an association between the number of affectionate touches performed between a couple -- in addition to sharing concerns together -- may be the result of higher levels of oxytocin, a hormone that plays a role in social bonding.
The research also indicated that oxytocin levels were significantly higher among members of a group of singles than those who were not currently in a romantic relationship.
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