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Aug 11, 2005

"The pressure of the hands causes the springs of life to flow." --Tokujiro Namikoshi

Human Touch

Turns out that hugging is good for the heart in more ways than one. Researchers from the University of North Carolina found that hugs increased levels of oxytocin, a "bonding" hormone, and reduced blood pressure - which cuts the risk of heart disease.