More Hugs, Milder Colds
Researchers tracked 404 people’s hugs for two weeks, then exposed them to a cold virus. Among those who got infected, people hugged more often showed milder signs of illness.
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Growing evidenceThe research
- Cohen, S., Janicki-Deverts, D., Turner, R. B., & Doyle, W. J. (2015). Does hugging provide stress-buffering social support? A study of susceptibility to upper respiratory infection and illness. Psychological Science, 26(2), 135–147.
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More Hugs, Milder Colds
Researchers tracked 404 people’s hugs for two weeks, then exposed them to a cold virus. Among those who got infected, people hugged more often showed milder signs of illness.
Source: Hugs, support and the cold virus · Growing evidence
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