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  • Eight health benefits of a “warm hug”

    Doctors and researchers have proved time and time again the health benefits of a “warm affectionate hug”.

    It is proved to stimulate “oxytocin” or the love hormone which is believed to enrich fulfillment in our lives.

    Source – thehealthsite.com

    The following are the 8 health benefits of a “warm affectionate hug”:

    1. Builds strong bond
    2. Relieves muscle pain
    3. Decreases blood pressure
    4. Lowers inflammation
    5. Relieves stress
    6. Improves empathy level
    7. Strengthens trust
    8. Exerts anti-ageing effects

    For more details please visit the following link , from which I could get this valuable insight.

    https://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/reasons-why-8-minute-hug-is-a-must-for-everyone-b0116-359127/

  • “Radical Candor” by Kim Scott – Takeaway on strengthening social bonds

    Kim Scott makes a mention that a warm hug for 6 seconds can release Serotonin & Oxytocin (leadership and love hormone respectively) in our bodies.

    This is the pre-requisite for long lasting relationships and formation of true social bonds.