If you grew up without much physical affection, here are some of the ways it shapes your romantic relationships today.

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Sometimes it’s not our words, but the way we rest, that reveals what our hearts have quietly carried all along. Add VegOut to your Google News feed. Some people sprawl out like a starfish. Others curl ...

Remember how hard it was when we were all told to stay home and not touch anyone outside of our 'bubble' – even our loved ones? After the pandemic, over a third of Brits said they’d never take hugging ...

Joan Tavares Avant, MEd, is a member of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Wampanoag Deer Clan mother and a former director of the Mashpee School District’s Indian Education Program. She can be reached at ...

Getting hugged by a friend or loved one can help you feel better especially if you are stressed. In fact, hugging has scientifically proven benefits. But what if there is no one around? The answer ...