The Health Benefits Of Giving Someone A Hug

If you have been listening to the Shell, in the last couple of months, you have most likely heard me ask Orlando if he needs a hug. Some people, like Orlando, think this is weird. However, there is science to prove that hugs actually have positive health benefits. So put those arms out there and get ready for a long embrace, here are the benefits of giving someone a hug. Health Benefits of Hugging According to MedicineNet, there are several health benefits to hugging. Not only does hugging reduce feelings of loneliness and the harmful physical effects of stress but it also boosts the feel-good hormones in your body. While the boosts of serotonin and dopamine make you feel good, the boosts in oxytocin do a lot more for your body. The love hormone doesn't only relieve stress and boosts heart health but also helps in losing weight, lowering blood pressure, fighting diseases, increasing libido, reducing stress, and giving us a feeling of comfort. Have problems with your baby? Skin-to-skin contact helps and benefits them as well. Research shows a hug between a mother and newborn can reduce crying, improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and correct the production of growth hormones. It can also help give your baby a sense of body ownership and increase empathy for others as they grow up. There is no time requirement for a hug, but there are incentives to hold someone a bit longer. With a hug of up to 10 seconds, you lessen tiredness, ease depression, and help your body fight against infections. Double that and hug someone for 20 seconds if you would like to relieve blood pressure, ensure a healthy heart, and reduce the harmful effects of stress. Of course, I had to take this information to Orlando and let him know what he was missing out on. This was our interaction: https://youtu.be/7b3aVs8Yo78?si=6_CG7NhmbHcpckjc [select-listicle listicle_id="508502" syndication_name="top-reasons-why-people-love-being-single" description="yes"]