Fun facts about hugging hugging-friends I love hugging. I wish I was an octopus, so I could hug ten people at a time. Drew Barrymore In celebration of National Hugging Day on Monday, 21 January 2012 – Happiness Weekly is looking at some fun facts about hugging and all the benefits that come with it. Don’t forget you can celebrate National Hugging Day, a day dedicated to expressing your emotions in public, by giving someone a hug. The benefits of hugging - More upbeat moods – Reduce heart rates – Lower blood pressure – Increase nerve activity – Reduce levels of cortisol (stress hormone) if they are over 20 seconds long – Increase levels of oxytocin (bonding hormone) – Boosts the immune system – Builds self esteem – Alleviates tension and releases endorphins – It’s portable and it doesn’t cost a thing! hug-loveHugging facts * Cuddling increases feelings of safety, security, trust, strength, healing, self worth, belonging, happiness and appreciation * A hug encourages bonding by increasing the levels of oxytocin in the body * Studies show that IQ development is delayed in children who don’t receive hugs. Those that lack hugs start walking, talking and reading later * According to a survey taken in America, marriages where hugging or touching are present, last longer than those without * A brief hug with a romantic partner is equivalent to 10 minutes of handholding and greatly reduces stress * Psychologist Karen Grewen found that both males and females gain higher levels of oxytocin (bonding hormone) after a hug * People crave 13 hugs a day – but most don’t receive this many :( * A hug normally lasts 9.5 seconds * On average, people spend an hour a month, hugging * As hugging increases oxytocin and reduces cortisol – it leads us to a healthy heart and lower blood pressure (good for those with hypertension) * Hugs also lower our heart rate, promoting a calming effect * Full body hugs stimulate the nervous system * It decreases the feeling of loneliness, helps up combat fear, increases self-esteem, affirms relationships, defuses tension and shows appreciation. How does hugging make you feel? How often do you hug someone? How often does someone hug you?
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