Science confirms hugging is good for you!

I just read about a study from Carnegie Mellon University which looked at the daily activities of 400 people for two weeks. The study found that people who hugging someone (with their consent of course) felt less bad after they  experienced a conflict. This positive feeling after receiving a hug was experienced by all genders and ages involved in the study although women reported giving more hugs than men. The study also found that even if the hug came from someone who wasn't a romantic partner or family member, the effect of the hug on the person who had experienced a conflict was still just as positive. To me this study shows that especially in times of doubt and struggle, hugging someone (with their consent of course) is a great help.  To read more about the study click here.