A time between 5 and 10 seconds is ideal for a great hug. Most (not all!) people love hugs, but have you ever wondered how to have a perfect hug with another person who also wants to hug you? Here are ...

It certainly feels good to hug someone you love, and based on research on the health benefits of touch (Gallace & Spence, 2010), it should also provide a boost to your immune system. Hugging, of ...

Hugs are back on, Boris Johnson has announced. But if you’re going to embrace embracing, you’ll need to be “cautious” about it. As part of a briefing to confirm the lockdown rule changes from May 17, ...

With the holidays quickly approaching, there will inevitably be scenarios where friends and relatives will come after the children with arms (and possibly even lips) outstretched. It can be hard not ...

As the world continues to embrace the digital age, it's easy to forget the simple yet profound gestures that carry immense emotional weight. One such gesture is the hug — a timeless expression of love ...

Dear Max, At the start of virtual meetings, should I say hello to everyone? It seems to absorb a lot of time, but I don’t want to be unfriendly. Virtual calls put the hell in hello. Every greeting ...