The Importance of Hugs

A hug alleviates pain, eases one's fate (if it's not difficult?), and prevents fears. A person supported by a friend's hug is protected from falling into despair. It's no coincidence there's a saying: "The best place to fall is into arms." Hugs from family and friends warm you for a long time, as if you’re covered in a soft, cozy, and warm blanket. Imagine – hugs are the subject of research in a special section of clinical psychology. Back in the 1970s, it was established that hugs increase the level of endorphins in the human body – natural pain relievers produced by the nervous system and brain.