About a year ago, I stumbled across a YouTube video showing two guys and a girl holding up signs that said “Free Hugs” in the middle of a crowded downtown street. I’ll admit, my initial reaction was, ...

In the time of Covid, greetings are no longer by handshakes, hugs, or kisses on the cheek. An “elbow bump” is the preferred pandemic greeting. Although Covid transmission in Australia is now minimal ...

For those lucky enough to have loved ones close by, hugging can have substantial health benefits. Unfortunately, people who have been deprived of physical touch during social isolations and lockdowns ...

Social relationships are a central aspect of human life. Despite that, it is often difficult to establish new friendships as an adult. One way people can signal to someone they have newly met that ...