Happy Hug Day 2022: Express love with these Health Benefits of Hugging

Hug Day is celebrated on the sixth day of Valentine Week i.e. 12th February. On Hug Day, people wish their loved ones by embracing their love on this day. Apart from expressing love for each other, there are many other benefits of hugging. Scientists also say that when we hug someone, there is a lot of positive effect on the body.

According to many scientists, if you want to feel better, reduce stress, improve communication and want to be happy, then you should hug someone at least 4 times a day. To get more benefits, it is necessary to do 8 to 12 hugs in a day. Hug others as often as possible for good health. Let us know what are the benefits of hugging according to science.

Improve heart's health

Hugging can improve your heart health. Hugging keeps blood pressure level and heart rate very low. Which keeps heart healthy. 

Prevent Diseases

Hugging someone reduces stress. Stress can cause many physical problems. That's why it is said that you must hug someone at least 4 times a day. Which helps to stay healthy and stay away from diseases. 

Reduces Stress 

As per Healthline, "researchers found that the parts of each woman’s brain associated with stress showed reduced activity while those parts associated with the rewards of maternal behavior showed more activity. When we hug someone to comfort them, these parts of our brain may show a similar response." 

Reduces Anxiety 

According to scientists, the touch of anyone can cause anxiety in people who lack self-esteem. Experts found that even touching an inanimate thing like a teddy bear ends people's fear. In such a situation, hugging someone can eliminate anyone's fear. 

Reduces Pain 

Some research suggests that hugging can reduce pain. According to research, fibromyalgia disease in which there is pain all over the body, they were given 6 types of treatment. In which every treatment involved a light touch on the skin. Those people told that their pain was relieved by this treatment.