What is Hug?
[[File:Graduation hugs.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Two people ''hugging'']] A '''hug''' is an [[wikt:embrace|embrace]] between two or more [[people]]. It is usually a sign of [[wikt:affection|affection]] or [[love]] or [[sympathy]]. In several cases observed by [[psychologist]]s around the [[globe]], hugs are often used to solidify relationships in both [[sexual]] and platonic cases and often lead to further [[physical]] encounters. ==Health== A hug is very good for people. Hugging can release a [[chemical]] called [[Oxytocin]], which helps make a person feel less [[stress]]ed. It also helps a person's [[immune system]] and makes them feel less [[pain]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Colino|first=Stacey|title=The Health Benefits of Hugging|url=http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2016-02-03/the-health-benefits-of-hugging|publisher=US News Health|accessdate=1 March 2016}}</ref> Hugs can even help a person stay calm in a stressful situation. ==Related pages== {{commonscat|Hugging}} * [[Kiss]] * [[Nonverbal communication]] ==References== {{reflist}} {{stub}} [[Category:Relationships]] [[Category:Emotions]] [[Category:Non-verbal communication]]