For those lucky enough to have loved ones close by, hugging can have substantial health benefits. Unfortunately, people who have been deprived of physical touch during social isolations and lockdowns ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Most people hug because they feel affection for someone or ...

In an era of economic uncertainty, “job hugging” exposes how safety-seeking behavior can erode creativity, engagement and performance. Unsplash+ The term tree hugging has been around for decades. It ...

People who hug others daily are less depressed and anxious A large-scale hugging study with data of more than 3,200 volunteers from 2025 investigated the links between hugging and depression and ...