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Can Hugs Help Keep You Healthy?

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January 30, 2015

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Can Hugs Help Keep You Healthy?

Hugs are the universal medicine.

– Author Unknown –

Can Hugs Help Keep You Healthy?

When somebody says they “need a hug,” it’s possible that they are not just being overly dramatic or merely frivolous. According to research from Carnegie Mellon University, it turns out that people might actually need hugs to help ward off illness. Psychologist Dr. Sheldon Cohen, who headed the research, came to this conclusion, “those who receive more hugs are somewhat more protected from infection.” { read more }

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Let’s keep this simple: do your best to make sure you share a hug with someone today.

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