A scientific study reveals that a virtual hug can reduce sadness and offer emotional comfort even without physical contact.

Three friends bonded by war have joined forces to fight PTSD and spread love to other veterans, one hug at a time. The three pals – Ian Michael, Gino Greganti and Erin Greganti – travel the country as ...

I am a born-again hugger. I actually hail from a family of women, which means we are a bit more apt to cuddle and hug. On the other hand, we can be very stoic and Midwestern. So my family falls ...

ROCHESTER — I bet many people had no clue that Jan. 21 was National Hug Day. I certainly didn't until one of my friends sent me a text to commemorate the occasion. This particular friend is somewhat ...