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SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: The 20 Second Hug

Episode Summary

In today’s episode, we wanted to shine the light on the effects of a Heartfelt Hug. In the article,”What 20 Seconds of Hugging Can Do For You” from psychologytoday.com, research found that hugging for 20 seconds can significantly decrease cortisol levels and increase oxytocin levels. It has also been found that giving a hug also makes the hugger feel good, less stressed and more emotionally connected. Do your heart some good and give a hug! Check out the article for more information at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/keep-it-in-mind/202201/what-20-seconds-hugging-can-do-you. So, come ride along with us!

Episode Notes

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