For the right people, the Hug Sleep Pod can reduce anxiety and help provide a deeper sleep. But there are some things you'll need to know before you buy. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness ...

In the 1998 movie The Wedding Singer, one of the characters Sammy explained, “What I’m saying is all I really want is someone to hold me and tell me that everything is going to be all right.” Well, ...

Something surprising happened recently to Mia Schachter, a consent educator, podcaster and intimacy coordinator who founded the school Consent Wizardry. “I met a completely new person, and I put out ...

For many people, the thing they’ve missed most during the pandemic is being able to hug loved ones. Indeed, it wasn’t until we lost our ability to hug friends and family did many realize just how ...

Valentine's Week celebrates love in seven unique ways, with Hug Day on February 12th symbolizing emotional connection through different types of hugs. Each hug, from the firm bear hug to the casual ...

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 ...

February 12th, celebrated as Hug Day, is dedicated to conveying love and care through warm embraces. This day emphasizes the importance of hugs in strengthening bonds, comforting loved ones, and ...

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie has long faced criticism for working with— and even “hugging”— President Obama in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. But he said during a campaign stop ...

Hug Day 2025: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance and celebration of the sixth day of the ongoing Valentine's Week. Valentine’s Week, celebrated from February 7 to ...

Of the many things we miss from our pre-pandemic lives, hugging may top the list. We asked scientists who study airborne viruses to teach us the safest way to hug. By Tara Parker-Pope A Canadian woman ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause spasms in the muscles around the ribs. People may refer to this localized symptom as an MS hug. An MS hug can feel like pain or pressure that can range from mild to ...