#DYK that hugging is actually therapeutic for you?⁠ That’s because your brain has specific pathways created to detect human touch⁠ ⁠ Hugs cause a decrease in the release of cortisol, a stress hormone, and other research indicates that hugs decrease your blood pressure and heart rate in stressful situations.⁠ ⁠ So forget retail therapy, start hugging 💛 Via @giuliajrosa⁠ ⁠ #hugging #Oxytocin #stressrelief #hug #selfcare