Hugs: a panacea to prevent colds and live better

    Hugs: a panacea to prevent colds and live better

    A hug a day keeps the doctor away. Hugs are good for preventing colds, relieving stress and strengthening the immune system. We had already talked to you about the many benefits of a hug and now further confirmation comes from science.


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    Un embrace a day keeps the doctor away. Hugs are good for preventing cold, relieve it stress and strengthen the immune system. We had already told you about the numerous benefits of a hug and now from science comes further confirmation.

    A new study has shown that hugs are a lifesaver for health. The researchers of the Carnegie Mellon University they explained that social contacts between people have a lot to do with their state of health.

    The body of one who is in conflict with others would be more vulnerable to virus. Those with less stressful social interaction are luckier from this point of view, as they would enjoy stronger immune defenses.

    I good social bonds, which allow us to get close to a person up to embrace them kindly, protect us from anxiety and depression, as well as from "trivial" disorders such as the common cold.

    The volunteers who participated in the study completed a questionnaire. Frequently asked questions were those related to hugs, particularly the participants they had to indicate if they had received a hug during a given day.

    Later, the participants were voluntarily infected with the cold virus. Experts found that people who received more hugs and more social support developed milder symptoms.

    In the opinion of experts, this shows that hugs and signs of affection, such as kisses and caresses, can be useful for reduce stress factors and the risk of getting sick. In particular, it appears that a hug a day may be enough to improve health.


    “The apparent protective effect of hugs may be due to physical contact or the feeling of support and intimacy that one feels. In both cases, those who receive them are a little more protected from contagion "- they explained the experts.


    Lo study in question, led by Sheldon Cohen, involved 400 participants and was published in the journal Psychological Science with the title of “Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support?”.


    Remember that a hug is a truly precious gift.

    Marta Albè

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