Episode 22 - Hug Someone Today for a Better Tomorrow

In this episode of The Health & Happiness Podcast, we discuss one of Lauryn's most favorite topics ever (other than the friendship episode, of course)... HUGS! But are hugs actually healthy for you? Join us as we dive into the research!
Benefits of hugs:
https://www.sclhealth.org/blog/2019/07/the-power-of-hugs-and-how-they-affect-our-daily-health/
Benefits of Affection:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/affectionado/201309/seven-reasons-be-more-physically-affectionate
https://www.wellandgood.com/health-benefits-cuddling/
Improved immune system from hugs:
https://primalmusings.com/health/hugs-for-health-your-way-to-a-stronger-immune-system/
Lower HR, BP, higher oxytocin in women:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0301051104001632
Higher self rated health with more hugs:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0164027520958698
Increased happiness, self esteem, decreased fear and depression, better relationships:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01463370500101071
Hugs per day?
https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefits