oxytocin

Hugs Matter for Healthy Heart
Hugs Matter for Healthy Heart
Hugs Matter for Healthy Heart
Admit it: A hug can give you warmth and comfort. But aside from making us feel loved and protected, this touching gesture can also add so much to our well being. When we hug someone, oxytocin - the cuddle hormone - promotes an emotional lift, lowers blood pressure, especially in pre-menopausal women and alleviates our fears. It'...