Hug me tender

Hugs are reputed to have a soothing effect as they allow the brain to release a calming chemical called oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone". But what's the recipe for a perfect cuddle? A team of Japanese researchers studied the question by asking participants to hug babies, and assessing what type of embrace was the most effective in calming a child. Apparently, the perfect hug is a medium pressured one, from a parent. Good information to keep in mind after the end of an era of social distancing. to hug étreindre, serrer dans ses bras / tender tendrement / soothing apaisant / to release libérer / chemical substance chimique / recipe recette, formule / cuddle câlin / to assess évaluer, déterminer / embrace étreinte / pressured appuyé.