Can artificial intelligence ever replace a hug—or will it deepen our loneliness? This post explores what tech should (and shouldn’t) offer in real human connection.

Given the deep-rooted nature of hugging in primates, it's not surprising that this behavior carries significant emotional and physiological benefits for humans as well. Research has found that ...

In fact, only one dog did a play bow, which is a common way for dogs to invite other dogs, animals or humans to play. Although hugging is a typical human behavior, dogs often find it difficult to ...

Cuddle coach Jennifer Simas believes that hugging and friendship go hand-in-hand—as long as both people like to hug. A stock photo of a man with an arm around his friend's shoulder. Cuddle coach ...

“Hugging a cow can bring a person back to the ... they said I looked like I was at peace with the cows and other people were seeing that shine through … and some people were commenting that ...