As Nathan Newby shares the remarkable story of how he managed to foil a terror plot by hugging the would-be attacker, Katie ...

For those lucky enough to have loved ones close by, hugging can have substantial health benefits. Unfortunately, people who have been deprived of physical touch during social isolations and lockdowns ...

According to scientific research, the benefits of hugging extend far beyond the emotional comfort it can provide. Studies show hugs help reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol while increasing ...

Fear of hugging in public has been here before—and not that long ago. In the 1950s and before, very few people in America showed affection in routine interactions. Hugs were rare, especially between ...