Hug a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

Can a Hug a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

It’s cold and flu season again — make sure you get plenty of sleep, take some extra vitamin C and … hug each other a little more. Yes, that’s right. A new study reveals that frequent hugging lowers your chances of becoming ill during times of stress. Prior research has found that high levels of stress can weaken the immune system, making us more susceptible to illness and infection.  On the other hand, science has also shown that individuals with a strong social support system tend to enjoy a protective ‘buffer’ against greater levels of stress.

In a new study, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University decided to test this information a little further. They wanted to see whether hugs could act as a type of social support and, in turn, protect people from getting sick while under stress. Click HERE & continue