Discover how a simple gesture of affection can act as a soothing balm for invisible wounds, and learn how genuine human contact promotes the release of hormones that create calmness, allowing ...

Soon after psychologist James Coan suffered a “widowmaker” heart attack at the age of 49, he was lying on a hospital table in cardiogenic shock with a 50-50 chance of survival. “While I was there, ...

Valentine’s Week is here. Chocolates, roses, and dinners take centre stage. But there’s a quiet, powerful gesture often overlooked. It’s simple, free, and takes just seconds. Yet, it melts stress, ...

Did you know that those hugs from family and friends offer you great health benefits? Powerful, physically and emotionally, hugs may even help you avoid getting sick this winter. Here are some key ...

Let me introduce you to one of the simplest, most powerful intimacy tools I’ve ever taught: the belly hug. Not a polite embrace. Not a windmill hug nor a pat-pat on the back like you’re congratulating ...

Relationship transformations don’t always require expensive therapy sessions or lengthy heart-to-heart conversations. Sometimes, the most profound changes emerge from the simplest possible gesture—a ...

From classes to work to sports to arts, it’s no secret that we Princeton students have packed schedules. The stress and pressure to do everything can sometimes be so intense that the only thing that ...

Hug Day is a beautiful celebration of love, warmth, and emotional connection during Valentine’s Week. This special day ...

Austin advertising executive Roy Spence is the author of The 10 Essential Hugs of Life (Greenleaf Book Group, $18.95 hardcover), an inspirational book about the power of hugs -- literally and ...