There’s only one thing on the to-do list this and every June 4: Hug a cat. National Hug Your Cat Day is a lighthearted ...

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 ...

Lisa Mirza Grotts, an etiquette expert based in San Francisco, says the problem with hugging is “there’s so much uncertainty. It makes people nervous.” She advises going with a handshake ...

Can artificial intelligence ever replace a hug—or will it deepen our loneliness? This post explores what tech should (and ...

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 ...

“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 ...