Our body’s natural stress response is meant to work in our favor, sending us into a fight-or-flight mode that helps us better navigate dangerous scenarios. For example, neuroscientist Carolyn Leaf, ...

In 2025, several psychology studies aimed at understanding hugging were published. Here are the major takeaways from them.

Lynchburg, VA - A Lynchburg woman has created a very cool project to honor a friend she lost to cancer. Erica Parkerson is the co-host for the morning show at Spirit FM Radio. She started the ...

Kelsey Weaver shares science-backed somatic hacks for stress relief. These techniques help calm the nervous system at home. Walking barefoot and hot-cold hand rinses are effective. Humming while ...

Hugs trigger a cascade of feel-good chemicals in the body. When you embrace someone, your brain releases oxytocin (the “love hormone”), serotonin (a mood booster), and dopamine (linked to pleasure).

Lynchburg, VA - Cancer patients at the Alan B. Pearson Cancer Center in Lynchburg received encouragement thanks to a radio station and its listeners.The Butterfly Hugs tour got underway Wednesday ...

Valentine's Week celebrates love in seven unique ways, with Hug Day on February 12th symbolizing emotional connection through different types of hugs. Each hug, from the firm bear hug to the casual ...