New York-based designer Kouros Maghsoudi describes his style as being somewhat “hedonistic”. Through the use of form and material, he aims to create furniture that creates certain kind of atmosphere ...

When did you last hug or kiss someone? Hugging, kissing, and other affectionate touch are important parts of romantic relationships, but people differ quite a bit in how much they hug and kiss their ...

As Valentine’s Day draws near, candy hearts emblazoned with XOXO, as in “hugs and kisses,” remind us that love is in the air. But why XO? Why not AB? Or XY? It turns out that XO, which has been ...

Too much Valentine candy probably won’t be good for your health. But the heart-centric holiday’s hugs and kisses are a different story. “We crave social connection and human touch,” said Ashley ...

We all remember our first hug and our first kiss, but now I have occasion to remember my “last” ones, too. Hey, I’m an octogenarian in my fifth month of isolation from all save Carole, my wife of 60 ...