February 2015 PMID 25526910

Does hugging provide stress-buffering social support? A study of susceptibility to upper respiratory infection and illness.

Sheldon Cohen, Denise Janicki-Deverts, Ronald B Turner, William J Doyle

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Numerous discussions referenced the research directly, with posts mentioning statistics like 'greater perceived support and more frequent hugs predicted less severe illness signs.' This choice of authoritative phrases and concrete data, like the percentage of reduced illness from hugging, showcases the urgency and significance of the study's findings. Phrases like 'Hugs can boost your immune system' echo a positive and hopeful sentiment that resonates throughout the posts.

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  • Researchers assessed perceived support and hug frequency in 404 adults through questionnaires and nightly phone interviews, then exposed participants to a cold virus to monitor infection and illness.
  • Results indicated that perceived social support reduced infection risk linked to interpersonal conflict, while hugs also played a significant role in mitigating stress and reducing illness severity among those who got infected.

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びっとらべる|著書発売中
@bit_ravel · X

アメリカの国立生物工業情報センターのサイトの中の論文に、「A similar stress-buffering effect emerged for hugging, which explained 32% of the attenuating effect of support.」という記載がある。要するに、ハグには32%のストレス減少効果があることが明らかに。https://t.co/4VWj39JYAo

Nov 9, 2021 · 118 likes · 26 shares · 120,841 followers View post →
Bobak Ferdowsi
@tweetsoutloud · X

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Jan 6, 2020 · 45 likes · 11 shares · 111,780 followers View post →
Sayuri Abe-Hiraishi
@sy_littlelily · X

406名の健康な成人の生活をモニタリングしたあとに、風邪にかかるようウイルスに暴露し、発症するかを観察。普段からハグを受けている人は著しくカゼにかかりにくく(OR 0.39, 95%CI 0.16 to 0.96)、かかっても軽度に留まりやすい。 https://t.co/xfRVpMusul 皆は今日、好きなヒトをハグした?

Oct 12, 2023 · 24 likes · 8,155 followers View post →
Physicians for Informed Consent
@picphysicians · X

Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Want to stay informed? https://t.co/tieJwPrrmZ #medtwitter #publichealth https://t.co/bbCj9ijrMa

Feb 27, 2023 · 22 likes · 4 shares · 117,242 followers View post →
Josh Stevenson - Fringe Data Analyst
@ifihadastick · X

"A similar stress-buffering effect emerged for hugging, which explained 32% of the attenuating effect of support. Among infected participants, greater perceived support and more-frequent hugs each predicted less-severe illness signs." https://t.co/GbxmLBODG5

May 27, 2021 · 21 likes · 14 shares · 13,491 followers View post →
Brian Roemmele
@BrianRoemmele · X

“Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support? A Study of Susceptibility to Upper Respiratory Infection and Illness” Significantly lowers illness, especially with very contagious upper respiratory infections. https://t.co/k1aKxHVKUh

Feb 13, 2022 · 20 likes · 6 shares · 393,959 followers View post →

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Friederike Fabritius
@FriederikeFab · X

Fun fact: A 2014 study found that participants who received more frequent hugs actually got over illness quicker! https://t.co/WelWlhH1Ar

Jun 17, 2025 · 963 followers View post →
Eitan Okun, Ph.D.
@EitanOkun · X

Link to study: https://t.co/hcTA1LIVsw

Oct 30, 2024 · 86 followers View post →
دیکتاتور حانیه
@hanieh35 · X

@Hedaayati باشه خوشم میاد یه چیزی رو سرچ نکرده مزه میپرونین. تو تخصص داری؟ https://t.co/eAauHcUNwS

Oct 28, 2024 · 4 likes · 70,404 followers View post →
Dan
@RodneyCorbine · X

An interesting paper: Does hugging provide stress-buffering social support? A study of susceptibility to upper respiratory infection and illness https://t.co/f9TAC8JHKE

Nov 19, 2023 · 840 followers View post →
Tsukasa_⿻
@ShibuyaTsukasa · X

RT @poojagarg1111: Loving embraces curb the production of immunity-weakening stress hormones. Plus they prod white blood cells to release v…

Oct 26, 2023 · 4 shares · 629 followers View post →
Demi
@SouthernBellDom · X

RT @poojagarg1111: Loving embraces curb the production of immunity-weakening stress hormones. Plus they prod white blood cells to release v…

Oct 26, 2023 · 4 shares · 25 followers View post →
Molly
@mollyhereandnow · X

RT @poojagarg1111: Loving embraces curb the production of immunity-weakening stress hormones. Plus they prod white blood cells to release v…

Oct 26, 2023 · 4 shares · 6,151 followers View post →
The Wicked Witch of the North
@PriestessShadow · X

RT @poojagarg1111: Loving embraces curb the production of immunity-weakening stress hormones. Plus they prod white blood cells to release v…

Oct 26, 2023 · 4 shares · 118 followers View post →
Dr Pooja Garg
@poojagarg1111 · X

Loving embraces curb the production of immunity-weakening stress hormones. Plus they prod white blood cells to release virus-killing antibodies. 2/2 https://t.co/RpiqQzm98G

Oct 26, 2023 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 28,015 followers View post →
Sayuri Abe-Hiraishi
@sy_littlelily · X

406名の健康な成人の生活をモニタリングしたあとに、風邪にかかるようウイルスに暴露し、発症するかを観察。普段からハグを受けている人は著しくカゼにかかりにくく(OR 0.39, 95%CI 0.16 to 0.96)、かかっても軽度に留まりやすい。 https://t.co/xfRVpMusul 皆は今日、好きなヒトをハグした?

Oct 12, 2023 · 24 likes · 8,155 followers View post →
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@Hadi_PSY · X

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Aug 29, 2023 · 1 like · 6,662 followers View post →
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@gokdagceren · X

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Aug 3, 2023 · 6 likes · 1,438 followers View post →
Efetiva Saúde
@SaudeEfetiva · X

Um estudo realizado em 2014 comprovou que o abraço pode proteger dos efeitos do estresse, da depressão e da ansiedade. Hoje comemoramos o #DiadoAbraco, então, não deixe de demonstrar carinho por quem você ama e, de quebra, cuidar da sua #SaudeMental! doi:10.1177/0956797614559284 https://t.co/o7N8ypdXIH

May 22, 2023 · 31 followers View post →
Elizabeth Lewton #Vote Reform
@LewtonSerena5 · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Want…

Feb 28, 2023 · 4 shares · 7,593 followers View post →
Seraphim Angels
@SeraphimAngels1 · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Want…

Feb 28, 2023 · 4 shares · 332 followers View post →
JB2019
@Skeptik2019 · X

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Feb 27, 2023 · 4 shares · 768 followers View post →
Dele
@deb_helf · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Want…

Feb 27, 2023 · 4 shares · 1,115 followers View post →
Physicians for Informed Consent
@picphysicians · X

Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Want to stay informed? https://t.co/tieJwPrrmZ #medtwitter #publichealth https://t.co/bbCj9ijrMa

Feb 27, 2023 · 22 likes · 4 shares · 117,242 followers View post →
Michael Banissy
@mbanissy · X

2. Regular hugs contribute to feelings of social connections, which can help our health and wellbeing   Take this study showing that people who hugged more over two weeks were less likely to get sick when exposed to a virus   e.g., https://t.co/ppd7DwOcdf

Jan 20, 2023 · 4 likes · 1,056 followers View post →
CovidConfusion
@CovidConfusion · X

@ProfKarolSikora Maybe affectionate hugs from family increase endorphins and IgA levels and reduce cortisol and inflammatory cytokines? https://t.co/xVQx1qO7UD

Dec 29, 2022 · 814 followers View post →
Louise Bergeron
@Louise45384710 · X

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Nov 25, 2022 · 195 followers View post →
MikeC
@MikeyConX · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Oct 5, 2022 · 1 share · 5,474 followers View post →
Physicians for Informed Consent
@picphysicians · X

Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Amazon donates to PIC when you shop: https://t.co/Irk4PDEeGV #Physicians4InformedConsent #1stDoNoHarm #Vaccines #Vaccination #InformedConsent https://t.co/pN90eN00NC

Oct 5, 2022 · 8 likes · 1 share · 117,242 followers View post →
Krista Jordan, Ph.D.
@DrKristaJordan · X

Want to boost your immune response? Get more hugs!https://t.co/u0oRY3eA0Y

Aug 16, 2022 · 160 followers View post →
Oğuz G.
@bunasevindim · X

@HedefBetHayran https://t.co/UwzkopUSDc

Aug 6, 2022 · 1 like · 159 followers View post →
Rafael Gómez García
@ragomgar · X

¿También nos equivocamos en esto en la pandemia? Does hugging provide stress-buffering social support? A study of susceptibility to.. Among infected participants, greater perceived support and more frequent hugs each predicted less severe illness signs https://t.co/k0Dt1SzgIQ

Jul 2, 2022 · 2,005 followers View post →
Elizabeth Lewton #Vote Reform
@LewtonSerena5 · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

May 17, 2022 · 7 shares · 7,593 followers View post →
Michelle Ramirez
@michelle8660 · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

May 17, 2022 · 7 shares · 263 followers View post →
Donna Kelly
@daytonadonna · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

May 17, 2022 · 7 shares · 309 followers View post →
Donna Kamp
@DonnaKamp2 · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

May 17, 2022 · 7 shares · 332 followers View post →
Myra Lowrie
@MyraLowrie · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

May 16, 2022 · 7 shares · 311 followers View post →
Carol Kinghorn
@KgHCarol · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

May 16, 2022 · 7 shares · 4,562 followers View post →
Physicians for Informed Consent
@picphysicians · X

Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Amazon donates to PIC when you shop: https://t.co/Irk4PDEeGV #Physicians4InformedConsent #1stDoNoHarm #Vaccines #Vaccination #InformedConsent https://t.co/v00gyHAXwo

May 16, 2022 · 18 likes · 7 shares · 117,242 followers View post →
JPA
@JPAsunset · X

@Tolling_Bell https://t.co/CUfiLtAy3d "explained 32% of the attenuating effect of support. Among infected participants, greater perceived support and more-frequent hugs each predicted less-severe illness signs."

Feb 13, 2022 · 1,090 followers View post →
RockyInTX
@RockyinTX · X

RT @BrianRoemmele: “Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support? A Study of Susceptibility to Upper Respiratory Infection and Illn…

Feb 13, 2022 · 6 shares · 5,151 followers View post →
Mr.
@ImundiRL · X

RT @BrianRoemmele: “Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support? A Study of Susceptibility to Upper Respiratory Infection and Illn…

Feb 13, 2022 · 6 shares · 1,211 followers View post →
Tallis
@Tallis08847265 · X

RT @BrianRoemmele: “Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support? A Study of Susceptibility to Upper Respiratory Infection and Illn…

Feb 13, 2022 · 6 shares · 96 followers View post →
Chris
@cvarley1734 · X

RT @BrianRoemmele: “Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support? A Study of Susceptibility to Upper Respiratory Infection and Illn…

Feb 13, 2022 · 6 shares · 1,510 followers View post →
Brian Roemmele
@BrianRoemmele · X

“Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support? A Study of Susceptibility to Upper Respiratory Infection and Illness” Significantly lowers illness, especially with very contagious upper respiratory infections. https://t.co/k1aKxHVKUh

Feb 13, 2022 · 20 likes · 6 shares · 393,959 followers View post →
Michelle Ramirez
@michelle8660 · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Dec 22, 2021 · 3 shares · 263 followers View post →
Vicki Johnson
@skiklutz · X

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Dec 22, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,989 followers View post →
Physicians for Informed Consent
@picphysicians · X

Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Amazon donates to PIC when you shop: https://t.co/Irk4PDEeGV #Physicians4InformedConsent #1stDoNoHarm #Vaccines #Vaccination #InformedConsent https://t.co/xipv1iSGlZ

Dec 22, 2021 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 117,242 followers View post →
SummitFamilyTherapy
@SummitFamilyIL · X

...researchers recruited 404 healthy adults and monitored them for how often they were hugged. Then they quarantined the participants and intentionally infected them with a cold virus. Those who received more frequent hugs had less severe illnesses. #hugs https://t.co/19fXQLOsD5

Dec 4, 2021 · 1 like · 3,922 followers View post →
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RT @bit_ravel: アメリカの国立生物工業情報センターのサイトの中の論文に、「A similar stress-buffering effect emerged for hugging, which explained 32% of the attenuating e…

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RT @bit_ravel: アメリカの国立生物工業情報センターのサイトの中の論文に、「A similar stress-buffering effect emerged for hugging, which explained 32% of the attenuating e…

Nov 10, 2021 · 26 shares · 195 followers View post →
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びっとらべる|著書発売中
@bit_ravel · X

アメリカの国立生物工業情報センターのサイトの中の論文に、「A similar stress-buffering effect emerged for hugging, which explained 32% of the attenuating effect of support.」という記載がある。要するに、ハグには32%のストレス減少効果があることが明らかに。https://t.co/4VWj39JYAo

Nov 9, 2021 · 118 likes · 26 shares · 120,841 followers View post →
Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

#Hug it out! Hugs can deliver some powerful health benefits, from easing stress to lowering blood pressure. They also act as a buffer against stress & in so doing, lower risk of infection https://t.co/9UncBJWTsY

Sep 30, 2021 · 1 like · 23,824 followers View post →
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@InaudibleNoise · X

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@Hi5HANK · X

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Josh Stevenson - Fringe Data Analyst
@ifihadastick · X

"A similar stress-buffering effect emerged for hugging, which explained 32% of the attenuating effect of support. Among infected participants, greater perceived support and more-frequent hugs each predicted less-severe illness signs." https://t.co/GbxmLBODG5

May 27, 2021 · 21 likes · 14 shares · 13,491 followers View post →
Howard
@theigtheist · X

@zoeharcombe Hugging reduces the severity of respiratory illness. Oh the irony. https://t.co/72iSelEUpV

May 18, 2021 · 158 followers View post →
Mary Morrell
@mreginam6 · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Apr 6, 2021 · 4 shares · 73 followers View post →
PSiReN-X
@PearRaider · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Apr 6, 2021 · 4 shares · 6 followers View post →
bev76
@bev768 · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Apr 5, 2021 · 4 shares · 210 followers View post →
Physicians for Informed Consent
@picphysicians · X

Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Amazon donates to PIC when you shop: https://t.co/Irk4PDEeGV #Physicians4InformedConsent #1stDoNoHarm #Vaccines #Vaccination #InformedConsent https://t.co/IYUgb13wlF

Apr 5, 2021 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 117,242 followers View post →
Karen
@Karen48196921 · X

RT @Stoh1982: Some food for thought: "Among infected participants, greater perceived support and more-frequent hugs each predicted less-se…

Mar 29, 2021 · 1 share · 527 followers View post →
Stoh
@Stoh1982 · X

Some food for thought: "Among infected participants, greater perceived support and more-frequent hugs each predicted less-severe illness signs." https://t.co/v89NR2Thik

Mar 29, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 114 followers View post →
Socrates now!
@Socratesnow67 · X

RT @Chinello: Among infected participants, greater perceived support and more-frequent hugs each predicted less-severe illness signs.  http…

Mar 19, 2021 · 1 share · 402 followers View post →
Chinello Ifebigh
@Chinello · X

Among infected participants, greater perceived support and more-frequent hugs each predicted less-severe illness signs.  https://t.co/2qXKHwNXeM

Mar 19, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 2,181 followers View post →
GP Philosopher
@GPPhilosopher · X

RT @mc_schippers: The hugging paradox: Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support? A Study of Susceptibility to Upper Respiratory…

Mar 1, 2021 · 1 share · 898 followers View post →
Michaela Schippers
@mc_schippers · X

The hugging paradox: Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support? A Study of Susceptibility to Upper Respiratory Infection and Illness - Sheldon Cohen, Denise Janicki-Deverts, Ronald B. Turner, William J. Doyle, 2015 https://t.co/sXjYrLkca1

Mar 1, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 2,042 followers View post →
Ana Laura Funes
@pranatattva · X

In Yoga philosophy, the element of air (vāyu) is intimately related to the sense/faculty of touch (sparśa). I found this article incredibly interesting, because it correlates affective touch with higher immunity to upper respiratory infection and illness: https://t.co/ljFGgJGBVq

Jan 10, 2021 · 6 likes · 286 followers View post →
Zen Mommy Organics
@zenmommyorganic · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Dec 31, 2020 · 7 shares · 196 followers View post →
Michelle Walsh
@highlandmare · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Dec 31, 2020 · 7 shares · 7 followers View post →
Sean
@Sean_Kittrell · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Dec 31, 2020 · 7 shares · 110 followers View post →
Sentient Sentinel
@Just4TheCause · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Dec 31, 2020 · 7 shares · 9,457 followers View post →
SpiritualAlchemist
@CrunchyAlchemy · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Dec 30, 2020 · 7 shares · 396 followers View post →
Pon For ParentRights
@soapiii · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Dec 30, 2020 · 7 shares · 126 followers View post →
Medical Nemesis
@Medical_Nemesis · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Ama…

Dec 30, 2020 · 7 shares · 3,858 followers View post →
Physicians for Informed Consent
@picphysicians · X

Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Amazon donates to PIC when you shop: https://t.co/Irk4PDEeGV #Physicians4InformedConsent #1stDoNoHarm #Vaccines #Vaccination #InformedConsent https://t.co/k34ftjj8xJ

Dec 30, 2020 · 20 likes · 7 shares · 117,242 followers View post →
The-Fat:Controller
@itsjillgardner · X

..... greater support system were less likely to get sick. And those with the greater support system who did get sick had less severe symptoms than those with little or no support system. 2/2 https://t.co/OynjKD9hYW

Dec 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 30,537 followers View post →
Shelly
@shelly3485 · X

https://t.co/G9fBtsy8ro Hugs can boost your immune system

Nov 11, 2020 · 481 followers View post →
MDFirst
@MDFirstHealth · X

Fun Fact: In a study of over 400 adults, researchers found that hugging may reduce the chance a person will get sick. The participants with a greater support system were less likely to get sick. https://t.co/UMvh2P0F7R https://t.co/dWSPGg5MUW

Jun 29, 2020 · 4 followers View post →
Integrative Wellness Psychiatry
@IWPsych · X

Jun 29, 2020 · 4 followers View post →
Integrative Psychological Solutions NC
@LiveLifeWellNC · X

Jun 29, 2020 View post →
Kids World Pediatric Dentistry
@KidsWorldDent · X

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 like · 65 followers View post →
@Alex Milberg
@alexmilberg · X

Link correcto https://t.co/JiDCqKy8eU

Jun 27, 2020 · 1 like · 6,066 followers View post →
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@af_enfp · X

@TheRealENTJBot @enfpshit https://t.co/GJ2QvqAXJb https://t.co/Ew8iSQO3LP

Jun 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,074 followers View post →
Laurence Bacchus
@LaurenceBacchus · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Did…

May 25, 2020 · 3 shares · 933 followers View post →
Jill Shank
@jill_shank · X

RT @picphysicians: Could more frequent hugging provide stress-buffering social support for those who are ill? https://t.co/JOKHs6Hgs1 Did…

May 24, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,079 followers View post →
Physicians for Informed Consent
@picphysicians · X

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May 23, 2020 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 117,242 followers View post →
Daughter of a King
@DitullioMary · X

@akkitwts @Just4TheCause Does Hugging Provide Stress-Buffering Social Support? A Study of Susceptibility to Upper Respiratory Infection and Illness Among infected participants, greater perceived support and more-frequent hugs each predicted less-severe illness signs https://t.co/sxFY7Ph0JP

Apr 14, 2020 · 766 followers View post →
Zulu World
@zuluworld1 · X

RT @DevrieseFrans: Does hugging provide stress-buffering social support? A study of susceptibility to upper respiratory infection and illne…

Apr 3, 2020 · 1 share · 107 followers View post →
Frans Devriese
@DevrieseFrans · X

Does hugging provide stress-buffering social support? A study of susceptibility to upper respiratory infection and illness https://t.co/dHPp9FW6dL

Apr 3, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 87 followers View post →
Antzy
@echidna_paw · X

RT @binarythis: For example, this scientific study that shows hugging has an effect on respiratory infection(!) https://t.co/W7FfGGVh3n

Mar 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 1,809 followers View post →
Hannah McCann
@binarythis · X

For example, this scientific study that shows hugging has an effect on respiratory infection(!) https://t.co/W7FfGGVh3n

Mar 18, 2020 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 7,993 followers View post →
Yakın İlişkiler
@yakin_iliskiler · X

O zaman ne duruyorsunuz? Hemen koşup partnerinize bol bol sarılın. Düşününce artık çok geçerli bir sebebiniz var! Kaynak: https://t.co/T157RkKzsM

Feb 9, 2020 · 15 likes · 51,032 followers View post →
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@vampire_bunny · X

RT @tweetsoutloud: https://t.co/cTg8rJamMl https://t.co/EtEb7wazv2 https://t.co/6KoIe3qc2C

Jan 7, 2020 · 11 shares · 225 followers View post →
Paul Marr
@SerendipitySays · X

RT @tweetsoutloud: https://t.co/cTg8rJamMl https://t.co/EtEb7wazv2 https://t.co/6KoIe3qc2C

Jan 7, 2020 · 11 shares · 3,404 followers View post →
Cosmic Starstuff ✨ Akash (ஆகாஷ்)
@CosmicKid1598 · X

RT @tweetsoutloud: https://t.co/cTg8rJamMl https://t.co/EtEb7wazv2 https://t.co/6KoIe3qc2C

Jan 7, 2020 · 11 shares · 890 followers View post →
Chazz
@chazzofsheckys · X

RT @tweetsoutloud: https://t.co/cTg8rJamMl https://t.co/EtEb7wazv2 https://t.co/6KoIe3qc2C

Jan 6, 2020 · 11 shares · 1,868 followers View post →
Paxton Baker
@PaxtonB · X

RT @tweetsoutloud: https://t.co/cTg8rJamMl https://t.co/EtEb7wazv2 https://t.co/6KoIe3qc2C

Jan 6, 2020 · 11 shares · 65 followers View post →
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@RanKay2011 · X

RT @tweetsoutloud: https://t.co/cTg8rJamMl https://t.co/EtEb7wazv2 https://t.co/6KoIe3qc2C

Jan 6, 2020 · 11 shares · 238 followers View post →
Eli
@TheOneCalledEli · X

RT @tweetsoutloud: https://t.co/cTg8rJamMl https://t.co/EtEb7wazv2 https://t.co/6KoIe3qc2C

Jan 6, 2020 · 11 shares · 383 followers View post →
Bobak Ferdowsi
@tweetsoutloud · X

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Jan 6, 2020 · 45 likes · 11 shares · 111,780 followers View post →
Kaoyan
@kaaanya17 · X

あるアメリカの国立生物工業情報センターのサイトに、『Does hugging provide stress-buffering social support? A study of susceptibility to upper respiratory infection and illness』という論文がある。 そこには『A similar stress-buffering effect emerged for hugging, which explained 32%

Nov 7, 2019 · 217 followers View post →
Lisa Hnatowicz
@Lisafoto24 · X

RT @DrMichaelMol: #Hug it out! Hugs can deliver some powerful health benefits, from easing stress to lowering blood pressure. They also act…

Sep 26, 2019 · 3 shares · 603 followers View post →
Ivy Sutton
@IvySutton · X

RT @DrMichaelMol: #Hug it out! Hugs can deliver some powerful health benefits, from easing stress to lowering blood pressure. They also act…

Sep 26, 2019 · 3 shares · 405 followers View post →
Katlego Maboe
@KatlegoMaboe · X

RT @DrMichaelMol: #Hug it out! Hugs can deliver some powerful health benefits, from easing stress to lowering blood pressure. They also act…

Sep 26, 2019 · 3 shares · 174,045 followers View post →
Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

#Hug it out! Hugs can deliver some powerful health benefits, from easing stress to lowering blood pressure. They also act as a buffer against stress & in so doing, lower risk of infection https://t.co/9UncBJWTsY

Sep 26, 2019 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 23,824 followers View post →
Patricia Lodder
@AndypatLotto · X

RT @DrMichaelMol: There's more to #hugging than just another way to say hello! Frequent hugging is associated with improved self-esteem, lo…

May 9, 2019 · 1 share · 1,622 followers View post →
Dr Michael Mol
@DrMichaelMol · X

There's more to #hugging than just another way to say hello! Frequent hugging is associated with improved self-esteem, lower #stress levels, lower blood pressure and maybe even a lower risk of infection https://t.co/luJ3SBw4bN

May 9, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 23,824 followers View post →