Hug day is celebrated on February 12th as a part of Valentine's Day. The purpose of this day is to encourage people to express their love and affection towards their loved ones through a warm hug.
Hug day is celebrated on February 12th as a part of Valentine’s Day. The purpose of this day is to encourage people to express their love and affection towards their loved ones through a warm hug. People of all ages can celebrate it. Giving a hug can make a person feel loved and happy. This day is not limited to just couples. But can also celebrate this day with the family members, friends, and even with the pets. A hug is considered as the universal language of love and emotion.
Research has shown that hugs can have a positive impact on an individual’s mental and physical well-being. Giving a hug can reduce feelings of loneliness and change a person’s negative mood. The act of hugging releases oxytocin, a hormone that can help to relax the body, lower anxiety, boost the immune system, and reduce stress.
According to one study it has shown that the hug reduced the worry of death. When hugging newborn babies, it can aid in healthy brain development and resilience, improve weight gain and overall development, and even improve sleep and reduce crying.