![]() That release of oxytocin, along with serotonin, helps lower stress by de-escalating cortisol 1 in the body. ![]() "That feeling of love, familiarity, and fellowship is why we have the instinct to hug our children, our parents, and our friends." ![]() "The act of hugging also releases oxytocin stored in the pituitary gland, which is often affectionately referred to as the 'love hormone' because it helps us bond with our newborns," Ruhoy explains. According to integrative neurologist and mbg Collective member Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., hugging promotes emotional closeness between two people through the exchange of energy. There are both physical and mental benefits of hugging.
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