In 2025, several psychology studies aimed at understanding hugging were published. Here are the major takeaways from them.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Wherever you go, you see people hugging. They're giving all kinds of hugs like hello hugs, good to see you hugs, goodbye hugs, ‘I love you’ hugs, and encouragement hugs. Did you ...

Finding new friends as an adult can be hard. Can a heartfelt hug spark social interest? A new study investigated.

If someone's dodging hugs, it's probably has nothing to do with you. There are three types of people in this world: those who are overly affectionate, those who tolerate affection, and those who run ...

There are few things in the world that provide the same warmth and comfort as a hug — but according to thousands of people on TikTok, there are plenty of activities that come pretty close. Since March ...

Americans go for it, but beware of the "wandering hand-hugger." May 12, 2014— -- Americans are known worldwide for their enthusiastic hugs, and now the Chinese are emulating the physical warmth ...

Klick Health’s ‘Holiday Hugs,’ produced in support of the Foundation for Social Connection, encourages viewers to “hug someone you love” TORONTO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When dozens of Klick ...

A body language expert says Kate Middleton appears to have increased her “hug rate.” As a result, Kate Middleton has to do “some very complex reading of the people she meets.” It “involves a change of ...

Thousands of TikTok videos have been posted under the hashtag #probablyneededahug There are few things in the world that provide the same warmth and comfort as a hug — but according to thousands of ...