11/07/2025
Science keeps proving what our hearts have always known. Humans need touch to thrive. Studies show that getting at least four hugs a day can help reduce anxiety, ease loneliness, and even lower symptoms of depression.
When we hug, our bodies release oxytocin, the so-called love hormone that helps calm stress and strengthen emotional bonds. It slows the heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and reminds the brain that weāre safe and connected. In a world that moves too fast and often feels disconnected, that simple act can be powerful medicine.
Experts say four hugs a day is the minimum for emotional stability, eight for maintenance, and twelve for growth. But itās not about counting ā itās about connection.
So hug your friends, your family, your pets, and yourself when you need it. Sometimes healing starts with something as simple as holding on.
