Do you know the power of a hug?
There are several dates when the so-called ‘Hugs Day’ falls. We chose 24 June, but perhaps you should consider celebrating several times a year? Decide for yourselves
I don’t think anyone needs to be particularly convinced that hugging is something positive and just plain nice. But do you know what happens in our body when we hug someone?
We all face stress – work, rushing around, a build-up of responsibilities, being judged, conflicts…. Stress cannot be completely eliminated from your life, but you can reduce its negative effects. One such way is hugging. Its positive effect on our organism is connected, among other things, to oxytocin – which is sometimes called the love, trust and attachment hormone – its release is connected to the reaction to pleasant experiences we feel. By cuddling, we make the secretion of cortisol – the stress hormone – decrease, and blood pressure and heart rate may also decrease. Some studies indicate that cuddling can even boost the immune system. (https://www.gov.pl/…/psse…/dlaczego-warto-sie-przytulac accessed 24.06.2025)
“Do you still have any doubts? Every hug makes a difference – even a few seconds of hugging your partner/partner, dog, cat or close friend will boost your immune system and positively influence your emotions. If you don’t have someone to hug, take care of yourself – work with your body. Gentle stretching exercises, yoga, self-massage, scrubbing, rubbing your body with a scented lotion can all have similar benefits. Ultimately, you can also hug the person closest to you – yourself:) ” (https://dobrewiadomosci.net.pl/45840-przytulaj-na…/ accessed 24.06.2025).
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