Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regardless of whether you consider yourself a “hugger” or not, odds are you’re likely to experience your fair share of hugs over ...

At a time in history when we could all use a good hug, researchers have just advanced the science of the ideal snuggle. Hugging is known to have myriad emotional and health benefits, but will any old ...

The coronavirus has sometimes made hugs a risky proposition over the last several years. Which has made many of us appreciate hugs a whole lot more. But perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised by just how ...

We could all use a hug once in a while. Most people would probably say the shared warmth is nice, and the squishiness of another living, breathing meatbag is pretty comforting. Hugs even have health ...

ROCHESTER — I bet many people had no clue that Jan. 21 was National Hug Day. I certainly didn't until one of my friends sent me a text to commemorate the occasion. This particular friend is somewhat ...