A scientific study reveals that a virtual hug can reduce sadness and offer emotional comfort even without physical contact.

I am a born-again hugger. I actually hail from a family of women, which means we are a bit more apt to cuddle and hug. On the other hand, we can be very stoic and Midwestern. So my family falls ...

ROCHESTER — I bet many people had no clue that Jan. 21 was National Hug Day. I certainly didn't until one of my friends sent me a text to commemorate the occasion. This particular friend is somewhat ...

1. How long is the average hug? According to one study, 3.17 seconds. A study led by Emese Nagy from the University of Dundee analyzed 188 spontaneous hugs between athletes and their coaches, ...